Maintenance Manager – Staybridge Suites, Newcastle. At Cycas Hospitality, we look for people who are dynamic, confident and ambitious; people who excel in their role and help our guests succeed too. Our focus is to put PEOPLE at the heart of everything we do. We believe in hiring the smile and training and developing talent to create genuine and caring teams who come to work to have fun. Staybridge Suites ensure every space features a sense of community, comfort and convenience. With a brand ethos of From Home-to-Home, guests feel like they are at home while on the road. Staybridge Suites operate with fewer colleagues than some of the other IHG brands, so staff need to be naturals when it comes to multi-tasking. Here, you need to be friendly, smart, welcoming and professional – focused on getting the basics right, each and every time. If you have an inner drive to love what you do – and do it well - and you strive to provide the best hotel experience so your guests can pursue their personal & professional passion, then please read on as you’re somebody we want within our team. YOUR CORE PURPOSE WILL BE: To direct the activities of the Engineering Department to ensure the achievement of established quality and guest service standards Responsible for maintaining a clean and organised maintenance area for the security of hotel inventory and assets such as tool, supplies, furniture, fixtures and equipment. Adopt a pro-active approach by carrying out a regular walk round the hotel and grounds to ensure potential problems are dealt with promptly Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on energy management, preventive maintenance and capital planning Lead hotel renovations and other projects, negotiate contracts and ensure timely completion of projects within budget Have a thorough knowledge of all plant and equipment in the hotel and maintain these in efficient working order by following routine maintenance procedures Be responsible for the Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with the schedule Carry out weekly checks of all fire alarms within the hotel and act in line with standards operating procedures Maintain and order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimising waste and maintaining “green” initiatives May be responsible for hotel security to minimise risk of theft, crime and other hazards Have knowledge of and manage hotel security, emergency procedures, FLS and crisis management. Host the monthly FLS and Crisis Management meetings and distribute the meeting minutes Liaise with contractors on site to ensure that Permits to Work are completed in compliance with Company Health & Safety Procedures. Act as Clerk of Works to regulate work carried out by contractors Respond to call outs in line with rota and department standard practice To be responsible for the Health & Safety of the other members of the Maintenance and hotel Team, in addition to delivering and enforcing their statuatory training Perform other duties as assigned. Will also serve as a manager on duty WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Must possess hands-on experience in managing all the key functions required of a Maintenance Manager, also a comprehensive understanding of functions such as finance, safety, health and hygiene. Be able to foster collaboration with all stakeholders and has experience to deal and negotiate with contactors, suppliers and other partners. Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate the results clearly, through monthly performance reports and other relevant sources. Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining presence and communicating effectively at all levels within the hotel, IHG Hotels,Cycas and other key stakeholders. Must be a strong leader who has empathy and an ability to motivate and mentor others to deliver the agreed operational strategy and desired outcomes within allocated time frames. Be a self-starter with excellent attention to detail and have the ability to establish a process for activities that lead to the implementation of the agreed operations strategy, systems, procedures or outcomes. Comfortable with accountability and makes considered business decisions willingly and in an analytical and strategic manner. WHAT WE OFFER: Great team spirit according to our slogan ‘It’s not over until we get a smile’. 40 hour/week including some evenings and weekends EXCELLENT COMPANY BENEFITS: Competitive salary and package Exclusive employee discounted rate to IHG and Cycas hotels Continuous paid training and development opportunities Free healthcare plan Cycas Hospitality is a gift for any hospitality professional. Over the past 14 years we’ve created an innovative hotel management company. We have been amongst Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality in the last consecutive 4 years. This is your opportunity to shine and be a part of something great. If you believe you have what it takes and want to be a part of our team, then we want to hear from you Please apply in writing by email attaching your CV along with your current salary and notice period. All offers of employment is conditional on the receipt of two satisfactory references being obtained from the referees provided to us on your application and proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.