Job Ref: KGH12183
Branch: Holiday Inn Runcorn
Location: Holiday Inn Runcorn, Runcorn
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: 08:00-23:00
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 19/08/2026
Closing date: 02/09/2026
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance activity across the hotel. From day-to-day repairs to long-term projects, you’ll ensure the property is well maintained, compliant and fully operational, creating a seamless experience for guests and colleagues alike.
You’ll take full ownership of the maintenance function, leading your team and managing contractors to deliver high standards, strong performance and long-term asset value.
This role reports to the Hotel Manager.
About the Role
You’ll lead the maintenance function, ensuring the hotel environment is safe, compliant and consistently maintained to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the hotel is safe, functional and well maintained across all guest and back-of-house areas.
- Leading the maintenance team, providing clear direction, support and development.
- Planning and delivering preventative maintenance programmes and reactive repairs.
- Managing maintenance projects, repairs and refurbishments with minimal disruption to guests.
- Conducting regular inspections to ensure standards, safety and compliance requirements are met.
- Ensuring full compliance with Health Safety, Fire Life Safety and statutory regulations.
- Managing contractor relationships to ensure quality, cost control and compliance.
- Overseeing budgets, costs and maintenance activity to deliver value for money.
- Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activity, compliance checks and equipment performance.
About You
You’re a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to maintenance. You take pride in high standards and know how to lead a team to deliver them consistently.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or similar leadership role.
- Strong technical knowledge across general maintenance disciplines.
- A solid understanding of health, safety and compliance regulations.
- Experience managing budgets, contractors and maintenance programmes.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop a team.
- A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, able to anticipate and resolve issues quickly.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across departments.
- A positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to high standards.
What’s in it for you
- Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.
- Discounts on hotel stays and a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
- Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
- 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.
Next steps
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in-person interview.
We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we’ve found the right person.
At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [email protected] - we’re here to support you.
Who are Kew Green Hotels?
Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.
Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.
Quiet hotel with an Open Lobby and indoor pool near Liverpool and ManchesterJust beside the M56 motorway, Holiday Inn® Runcorn hotel welcomes you for an event, business trip or holiday. It's a short drive to Runcorn station, with direct trains to Liverpool and London, and Runcorn East station, serving Chester and Manchester. You're also just 20 minutes by car from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and 30 minutes from Manchester Airport (MAN). You can go bargain-hunting at the nearby Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Manchester's Trafford Centre, or take your kids for a day of fun at Chester Zoo or Knowsley Safari Park. Here on business? You're close to several industrial estates, and you can arrange a conference for up to 500 people in the hotel's Cheshire Suite, which can be partitioned into smaller rooms.At this hotel you can enjoy:- Free Wi-Fi- A fitness centre with an indoor pool- Free on-site parking- Kids stay and eat freeUnwind in a cosy guest room with Smart TV and a pillow menu to suit your needs. You can indulge in a juicy steak at the Cow on the Hill grill, take advantage of 24-hour room service or grab a bite from the All Day Dining menu. The Open Lobby bar is just the place for a drink, while the Media Lounge, with comfortable seating, a TV and games, is an inviting spot to relax and socialise.
