Maintenance Manager - New Opening - Sheffield

Maintenance Manager: Brand New Opening (Village Hotel Sheffield)

There is nothing quite like the buzz of opening a brand new hotel. Everything is immaculate, fresh, and completely untouched. We are opening Village Hotel Sheffield, and we need a skilled, proactive Maintenance Manager to take total ownership of our property, plant, and facilities from day zero.

Just to be crystal clear on timelines: You will officially start with us in January, well before the doors open, giving you the time and space to commission equipment, walk the plant rooms, set up compliance schedules, and test every system before the very first guest arrives.

Your Remit: How You Will Run It

You are not inheriting someone else's botched fixes or neglected equipment. You are taking charge of brand-new, state-of-the-art facilities and keeping them in pristine condition. As our master of all trades - you will lead from the front, overseeing everything from guest bedrooms and public areas to our gym, leisure club, and commercial kitchens.

To make this opening a massive success, here is exactly how you will need to sequence your focus:

• First: The Pre-Opening Setup & Commissioning. Starting in January, you will get under the bonnet of the new building. You will inspect plant machinery, sign off on handovers, establish emergency and security protocols, and set up your planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules so the building runs like clockwork from hour one.

• Second: Contractor Relations & Cost Control. You will establish direct relationships with suppliers and external contractors, negotiating cost-effective service contracts without cutting corners on quality or safety. You will manage your budget with commercial grit, sourcing parts efficiently and keeping spare inventories fully controlled.

• Third: The Floor, The Team & The Standard. Once we open, you will lead and motivate your maintenance team to maintain day-one perfection. You will lead rapid-response fixes in guest rooms, ensure leisure and plant equipment run smoothly, collaborate with department heads, and uphold strict health, safety, and compliance standards across the site.

Why Village?

At Village, we do hospitality a little differently. We are all about personality, genuine connections, and creating great experiences for our guests and each other. We live by a few simple commitments: We Can & We Do, We Will, and We Care.

Extensive hands-on maintenance experience (including plumbing and electrical) and solid leadership skills are essential, but your pride in your work and problem-solving energy matter just as much. If you have the practical know-how to commission a new build and the drive to keep our spaces faultless, we will give you the autonomy to look after the property like it is your own.

The Perks: What Is In It For You?

• Gym Membership: 2 x complimentary gym memberships at your home hotel.

• Hotel Stays: Hotel rooms from £20 across our 35 hotels.

• Food & Drink: 50% off food and drink for you and up to 5 guests, plus 75% off Sunday dinner for up to 6 people.

• Friends & Family: 2 friends or family members get 25% off F&B, even when you are not there.

• Retail & Lifestyle: Hundreds of brand discounts via the Village app.

• Support: 24/7 Mental Health support via our Employee Assistance Programme.

Ready to Open Sheffield?

We are not looking for perfect CVs, we are looking for great practical leaders who take genuine pride in keeping a high-spec operation running without a hitch.

At Village, we are all about personality, ambition, and bringing your real self to work. Diverse perspectives are what keep our business buzzing, so whatever your background, you will find a welcoming place to build your career here.

Please note that we often receive a high volume of applications. Because of this, job roles may close earlier than the advertised closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Bring your personality, your trade skills, and your ambition. Hit apply, tell us why you want to open this hotel with us, and let's see if our energies align.