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By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.
You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
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Job Description
We are looking for our next Assistant Maintenance Manager who wants to join our amazing team and great hotel with 231 bedrooms at ibis Cambridge central Station.
As an Assistant Maintenance Manager, you will support the Management team in overseeing the maintenance operations of a facility. You will assist in planning and scheduling maintenance tasks, supervise staff, and ensuring timely completion of maintenance activities. You will be coordinating with other departments to minimise equipment downtime and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities:
* Be fully conversant with Electrical, Mechanical, and HVAC systems, with the experience and
qualifications
to identify faults and take the required remedial action.
* Be responsible for the daily management and coordination of the engineering team and contractors to provide a high level of aesthetic appearance throughout the building, ensuring optimum and safe functionality of all mechanical and electrical systems.
* Assist in providing a safe working environment in line with legislation, play a proactive role in the sustainability program, and ensure all guest needs are met.
* Provide technical support and offer a “hands-on” role within the department to carry out works including plumbing, painting & decorating, carpentry, general building works, and minor electrical and mechanical engineering work.
* Carry out administrative duties including record-keeping with regard to the team, PPM updates, contractors (management), and financial, statutory, and non-statutory requirements within the department and hotel.
* Communicate effectively with all internal departments to ensure the delivery of repair work by the Engineering team and contractors is carried out to the highest standard, causing minimal disruption to all customers.
* Assist with the control of departmental costs by liaising with suppliers and contractors to ensure pricing is competitive, managing stock levels, and ensuring the effective use of engineering supplies and equipment.
Qualifications
Work Experience
Formal Qualification in Mechanical, HVAC or Electrical or operational experience
Good written and verbal communication skills (English)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools & outlook
Management experience
H&S trained
Ability to read & write risk assessments
Energy management
Budget planning CAPX & OPEX cost controls
Proven experience of project management
Flexibility to travel and attend regional & UK meetings
Administration skills
Additional Information
Benefits
What is in it for you?
* Excellent training and opportunity to develop and grow
* Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
* Free bonus breaks to participating UK Accor hotels each year.
* Learning programs through our Academies
* Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
* Workplace pension scheme
* Meals on duty
* Uniform and dry cleaning
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.