Maintenance Manager

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Cork, Ireland
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: General Manager / Hotel Management Team

About the Role

Noel Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established hospitality client in Cork for an experienced Maintenance Manager.

This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance operations of a busy hospitality property, ensuring the building, facilities, and equipment are maintained to the highest standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all planned preventative maintenance is completed, safety standards are met, and guest-related maintenance issues are resolved efficiently.

The position requires strong organisational skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate contractors, manage budgets, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary (€55,000 – €60,000 per year)

• Relocation assistance available

• Company pension scheme

• Death in service benefit

• Employee referral bonus

• Friends & family dining discounts across restaurants

• Preferential hotel accommodation rates

• Paid internal and external training opportunities

• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Team member social events and wellbeing initiatives

• Annual awards and long-service recognition

• Meals provided while on duty

• Assistance with public transport travel cards

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations of the property to ensure facilities run smoothly.

• Implement and manage planned preventative maintenance programmes.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health & safety regulations and internal policies.

• Manage external maintenance contractors and service providers, including sourcing quotes for reactive works.

• Monitor and maintain all building maintenance areas, ensuring high operational standards.

• Track and manage maintenance costs, energy usage, and relevant KPIs.

• Conduct regular building inspections and maintain the maintenance operations manual.

• Ensure guest-related maintenance issues are prioritised and resolved promptly.

• Manage purchasing of maintenance supplies in line with company purchasing policies.

Key Requirements

• Previous maintenance management experience in a commercial environment.

• Strong knowledge of facilities management, building maintenance, and health & safety standards.

• Experience working in a customer-facing environment (hospitality experience is beneficial but not essential).

• Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work cross-departmentally with operations and housekeeping teams.

• Flexible, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Desirable (not essential):

• Trainer qualification

• Health & Safety certifications (First Aid, Manual Handling, Risk Assessment, etc.)

• 2-3 years’ experience in a 4-star hotel environment

• Additional trade qualifications or technical skills