Maintenance Manager

Job Ref: INT24373

Branch: Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Location: Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel, Bedford

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary and Industry Leading Benefits - Staff Meals on duty - Hotel discounts worldwide

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Posted date: 10/12/2025

Closing date: 11/01/2026

With a major refurbishment on the horizon in 2026, Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are seeking a strategic and compliance-driven Maintenance Manager to lead our operations and help shape the future of our Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. If you're an experienced leader with a passion for operational excellence and a proactive mindset, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry-leading training and leadership development programmes
• Hotel discounts across our portfolio – staff rates plus up to 50% off food, beverage, and spa
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your earned pay instantly and set automatic savings
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Uncapped incentives to reward your contributions
• Complimentary staff meals on duty
• Competitive starting salary above national minimum wage
• Career and lifestyle breaks for key life events
• Free staff parking

Your impact and role

With a major refurbishment planned for 2026, this is a pivotal time to join the Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. We're seeking a strategic, compliance-focused Maintenance Manager who can ensure our current operations run flawlessly while laying the groundwork for a smooth, successful transformation.

As part of your role, you will:

• Lead and oversee all maintenance operations, ensuring the property meets brand standards for safety, presentation, and functionality.
• Champion compliance with all statutory, brand, and health safety regulations, maintaining meticulous records and ensuring readiness for inspections.
• Play a key role in refurbishment planning, advising on technical requirements, compliance considerations, and operational impacts.
• Manage relationships with ownership, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring clear communication, cost control, and timely delivery of works.
• Direct and support your team, setting priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are adhered to.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with housekeeping, front office, and FB to address issues that could impact guest experience.
• Act as Energy Champion, driving sustainability initiatives and ensuring alignment with company and brand environmental policies.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience (minimum 2 years) in a maintenance leadership role within hospitality or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements, safety legislation, and building systems.
• Skilled in contractor and supplier management, with the ability to negotiate and maintain strong working relationships.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to lead through influence, ensuring high standards without being hands-on in day-to-day repairs.
• PC/IT literate and competant working with property management systems.

At Aimbridge, we know our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has A Place to Grow.

Apply today and bring your leadership expertise to a team shaping the future of hospitality — and help us prepare for an exciting new chapter in 2026.

The Mercure Bedford Centre is ideally situated in the heart of the busy market town of Bedford and is ideal for business and leisure guests. Thanks to our prime location, we have great transport links which make getting around by rail or car a breeze. On-site parking is available, and you're within walking distance of Bedford Railway Station. On the bank of the River Great Ouse, our restaurant and bar offers beautiful panoramic views over the river and surrounding area.

We're close to the M1 and just a mile off the A6, so you'll have easy access to local attractions like the Higgins Museum, Silverstone Circuit race track, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford Park and Woburn Safari Park. We have seven air-conditioned meeting rooms fully equipped with modern technology. They're perfect for business conferences or celebratory occasions, accommodating up to 450 guests.

Our hotel is conveniently located to London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport and London Heathrow Airport for international and domestic guests travelling by plane. Milton Keynes, Cambridge and Central London are all within reach too.