Maintenance Manager

The Opportunity

Behind every great hotel experience is a building that feels safe, comfortable, and dependable. As Hotel Maintenance Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in making that happen—often quietly, always effectively.

We’re seeking an experienced and proactive professional to lead our maintenance operations and ensure the hotel runs smoothly day in, day out. This role offers real ownership, variety, and the satisfaction that comes from solving problems, preventing issues, and creating an environment where guests can relax and teams can work confidently.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Keeping the Hotel Running Smoothly

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations of the hotel, ensuring all work is completed efficiently, on time, and to a high standard.
• Allocate work, manage rotas, and provide clear direction to the maintenance team.
• Carry out regular inspections to identify issues early and reduce disruption.

Preventative Care & Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement effective preventative maintenance programmes that protect assets and minimise downtime.
• Take a proactive approach to fault-finding and long-term problem resolution.

Safety, Compliance & Reassurance

• Ensure all maintenance activity is carried out safely, fully compliant with health & safety legislation and best practice.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, costs, parts used, and compliance documentation.

Managing Resources Responsibly

• Manage the maintenance and repairs budget, balancing cost control with quality and long-term reliability.
• Monitor energy usage and introduce energy-efficient improvements where possible.
• Oversee contractors and suppliers—negotiating contracts and ensuring work is delivered to standard and within budget.

Communication & Leadership

• Provide clear updates and reports to senior management on maintenance activity, risks, and priorities.
• Build a positive, calm, solutions-focused maintenance culture that others can rely on.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Who This Role Is For

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Gains real satisfaction from creating safe, orderly, well-functioning environments
• Enjoys problem-solving and preventing issues before they escalate
• Is naturally organised, practical, and calm under pressure
• Leads with quiet confidence—setting standards, supporting others, and keeping things on track
• Values responsibility and autonomy, and takes pride in doing things properly
• Understands that great guest experiences often start behind the scenes

You might already be a Hotel Maintenance Manager—or an experienced maintenance supervisor ready to step into a role with greater responsibility and influence.

Hotel

Welcome to the Crowne Plaza® Manchester Airport hotel, a newly refurbished establishment. Conveniently located next to Terminals 1 and 3, and within easy reach of Terminal 2, just a short 6-minute walk away. The hotel is also minutes from the M56 motorway, with direct trains from the Airport train station at Terminal 2 taking just 20 minutes to reach central Manchester. Whether your stay is pre-departure or post-arrival, take advantage of our airport shuttle service connecting you to all terminals and the airport train station for smooth travels.

Within the hotel, enjoy our modern, contemporary, and vibrant open spaces, including an on-site restaurant serving a variety of British and international dishes to suit all tastes. Unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar or a revitalizing coffee from our Starbucks coffee corner. For the energetic, our 24-hour Fitness Centre is available. All 299 bedrooms have been fully refurbished to a high specification and are air-conditioned

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.