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Maintenance Manager

On-site in Marbella·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Still open when we checked on 4 Oct

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Marbella

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 4+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • Driving licence and own vehicle

    EU licences are valid in Spain; most others only for six months after you become resident.

  • Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

    “Formación Profesional I/II y/o Ciclo Formativo de Grado Medio/Superior en Electricidad y Electrónica, Instalación y Mantenimiento y/o Energía y Agua.” — per the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

🎓 Degree in Technical / Higher Industrial Engineering. Vocational Training I/II and/or Intermediate/Advanced Training Cycle in Electricity and Electronics, Installation and Maintenance, and/or Energy and Water. A Maintenance Management Certificate (CMMI) is valued. Training in DDD.

💼 Minimum of 4 years of proven professional experience in the role of Maintenance Manager, in the hotel sector, commercial building, and/or residential building.

🗣💬 English: B1 level. Proficiency in other languages is valued.

🖥🖱 Proficiency in management and office software applications. Maintenance Management Software. Knowledge of current regulations and their application to hotels, REBT, RITE, Legionella, PRL, Gas.

🚗 Driver's license and own vehicle.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

💥 Competitive salary policy (fixed + variable).

💟 Unique work environment, excellent work climate surrounded by great professionals.

📈 Development opportunities, career plans so that we can grow together.

📚 Continuous training: we invest in and promote your talent. Special attention to improving your language level.

The role

🔔 We are offering a position as Maintenance Manager to work at El Fuerte Marbella, the first hotel founded by the company. It opened its doors in 1957 and, after a complete renovation, reopened in 2023 as a 5-star hotel.

El Fuerte Marbella, located on the beachfront in the center of Marbella, offers stunning sea views along the promenade and the Mediterranean, and is just a 5-minute walk from Plaza de los Naranjos. With 266 rooms, it combines casual luxury and an exquisite welcoming atmosphere, without compromising on spectacular Mediterranean views.

The objective of the position is to coordinate corrective maintenance work and manage compliance with preventive and technical-legal maintenance according to the workplace maintenance plan, while meeting the annually assigned budget.

What you'll do

Your day-to-day will sound like this...

  • Plan, execute, and fulfill maintenance services according to the conditions set out in the maintenance plan.
  • Maintain the proper condition of the client's equipment, materials, systems, and facilities, carrying out the activities and services of the maintenance plan, as well as ensuring compliance and coordination of preventive, predictive maintenance, scheduled inspections, and legal maintenance.
  • Keep maintenance records.
  • Carry out facility inspections to identify and solve problems.
  • Follow the guidelines set by the hotel management in the development of corrective actions and work order management.
  • Supervise the staff under their charge in resolving incidents and act as necessary, as well as manage the available human resources by establishing shifts, vacations, leaves, and absences.
  • Oversee expenses and control the maintenance budget.
  • Oversee the inventory of spare parts and replacement equipment, and place orders when necessary.
  • Monitor and manage energy consumption according to the guidelines of the Energy Department.
  • Enforce and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and health regulations established by the organization.
  • Evaluate and collaborate in the training and development of team members according to the methodology established by Human Resources, as well as participate in the measures defined for their development.
  • Maintain and ensure respectful, orderly, and clean conduct throughout all areas of the facility.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by their direct supervisor related to their position.
  • Monitor waste segregation in municipal solid waste.
  • Monitor the segregation of hazardous waste in accordance with current regulations.
  • Compliance with the operational control regulations established by the organization.

Hiring process

📩 Apply for the position now and join the Fuerte Group universe. Share this offer with your contacts, you can discover more offers and get to know Fuerte Group Hotels at talent.fuerte-group.com

About Fuerte Group Hotels

Fuerte Group Hotels is a Spanish hospitality company that owns and operates a portfolio of hotels and resorts, primarily in southern Spain. The group manages a diverse collection of properties ranging from large beachfront resorts to urban hotels, with a strong focus on the Andalusian tourism market. They operate under several brand names including Fuerte Hotels, Kena by Akiro, and Akiro, offering accommodation, dining, and wellness services.

In Spain, the company is headquartered in Marbella and has a significant presence across the Costa del Sol, including Marbella, Estepona, and Conil de la Frontera. They are a major local employer, frequently hiring for roles in hospitality, maintenance, and spa services. For international professionals, the group offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, service-oriented environment in one of Europe's top tourist destinations, with roles often involving direct guest interaction and a multicultural work atmosphere.

Industry
Hospitality
Founded
1980
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Marbella, Spain
In Spain
Marbella, Seville, Conil de la Frontera

Good to know if you are moving

  • The company is headquartered in Marbella, Spain, and its operations are primarily in the Andalusia region, offering a strong local employment base.
  • Spanish language proficiency is essential for most guest-facing roles, as the company's clientele is predominantly Spanish-speaking.
  • The group operates several distinct hotel brands (Fuerte Hotels, Kena by Akiro, Akiro), which can offer varied career paths within the same company.
  • The company is a significant employer in the Costa del Sol area, providing opportunities in hospitality, maintenance, and spa services.
  • As a hotel group, the company offers roles that are not typically found in corporate settings, such as lifeguard, waiter, and spa therapist.

In their own words

About the company & team

You will work at Fuerte Group Hotels, a great family of top-tier professionals with nearly 7 decades in the hospitality sector that has grown through differentiated brands, especially in southern Spain.

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