Assistant Maintenance Manager

Set in the heart of the picturesque Fowey, our luxury family hotel is nestled along the stunning Cornish coastline, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. We are dedicated to providing our guests with an exceptional experience, and are looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on Assistant Maintenance Manager to join our team. This role is key in supporting the smooth running of the hotel’s facilities, ensuring our guests enjoy a safe, comfortable, and memorable stay.

This is permanent position, 40 hours per week (flexibility required as may include weekend work), with an annual salary of £30,282 + generous service charge & excellent benefits.

Key Responsibilities:-

• Support the Maintenance Manager with the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Supervise and motivate the maintenance team, ensuring tasks are completed to the highest standard.
• Assist with planning and overseeing preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and extend equipment life.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting where required.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and plant equipment, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate external contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to standard.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with budget control, and ensure tools and materials are well maintained.
• Act as deputy in the Maintenance Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth departmental operation.
• Respond efficiently to guest and team requests, maintaining a proactive and service-led approach.
• Support health & safety standards, risk assessments, and statutory compliance across all areas of the hotel.

About You:-

• Previous experience in a maintenance or facilities role, ideally within hospitality or a similar environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of trades.
• Proven team supervisory experience.
• Plant room operating training (desired).
• Emergency First Responder certification (desired).
• Fire Safety qualification (desired).
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A confident problem-solver with a proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Why work with us?

• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it’s something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams’ development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

Who are LFH?

Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group, Fowey Hall Hotel is a family-focused hotel nestled in the breathtaking coastal town of Fowey, Cornwall. Set amidst stunning natural landscapes and offering unparalleled views of the sea, our hotel is renowned for its exceptional service and warm hospitality.

We are dedicated to creating an inspiring space for our team members that is fun, all-inclusive, professional and rewarding – just as a career in hospitality should be!!

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.