Maintenance Supervisor Swiss Cottage Hotel – Historic Victorian Property
Be Part of Preserving Our Heritage
The Swiss Cottage Hotel, a charming 60-bedroom Victorian hotel, is looking for an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in maintaining historic buildings while ensuring the hotel operates safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will work closely with one Maintenance Assistant and play a key role in maintaining the condition, comfort, and character of our property.
Key Responsibilities
- Take a hands-on approach to the day-to-day maintenance of the hotel, including guest bedrooms, public areas, plant rooms, and historic features.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of one Maintenance staff, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve a range of maintenance issues, with a strong understanding of electrical, plumbing, heating, and general building systems.
- Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance to identify potential issues before they become costly problems.
- Develop and maintain effective preventative maintenance schedules to minimise disruption and extend the life of the hotel's infrastructure and equipment.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies, prioritising guest comfort, safety, and business continuity.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and outstanding works.
- Work closely with hotel management and external contractors when specialist support is required.
- Assist management with refurbishment, improvement, and capital expenditure projects.
- Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements, legislation, and hotel procedures.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a minimum of 3 years' experience in hotel maintenance, facilities management, building maintenance, or a related field.
- Is confident working hands-on and has practical experience across electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance.
- Has strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose faults in an older property.
- Is organised, reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Has previous experience supervising or coordinating other maintenance staff.
- Is comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel environment where priorities can change quickly.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors, management, and guests.
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards and pays close attention to detail.
- Understands the importance of working sensitively within a historic Victorian building and preserving its unique character.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a standard maintenance role. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of the upkeep of a distinctive Victorian property and make a genuine contribution to preserving its character for future generations.
If you are a skilled, experienced, mature, and dependable maintenance professional with a passion for problem-solving and an appreciation for historic buildings, we would love to hear from you. We currently do not have a Maintenance Manager in place, providing an excellent opportunity for progression within the role and the chance to take on additional responsibilities.
Join the Swiss Cottage Hotel team and help us keep this historic property at its best.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Maintenance: 5 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- London NW3 3HP (required)
Work Location: In person
