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Assistant Maintenance Manager

On-site in Cádiz·Added 6 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Meliá Hotels

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Cádiz
Experience
3+ years
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in similar positions, preferably in hospitality or tertiary buildings.
Demonstrable experience in managing technical teams and providers.

Technical knowledge:Air conditioning and HVAC systems
Electrical installations and low voltage
Plumbing and hydraulics
Fire Protection Systems
BMS management and energy efficiency

Key competencies:
Leadership and people management
Decision-making and problem-solving
Customer orientation
Organizational capacity
Proactivity and focus on continuous improvement

Education & certifications

Higher Vocational Training in Maintenance or similar, Technical Engineering or similar.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
  • My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

The role

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover an endless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are infinite. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and become part of our extensive global family.

What you'll do

Lead and manage the technical department together with the hotel's Technical Manager, ensuring the preventive and corrective maintenance of the facilities, optimizing resources, guaranteeing regulatory compliance, and contributing to an excellent guest experience.

Planning, coordination, and supervision of preventive and corrective maintenance.
Management of the technical team: organization, training, evaluation, and monitoring.
Budget control and management of external providers.
Ensuring regulatory compliance (OHS, Fire Protection, Legionella, electricity, etc.).
Guaranteeing the operability of critical facilities such as air conditioning, electricity, plumbing, or elevators.
Leadership of energy efficiency, sustainability, and technical improvement projects.
Coordination of special interventions during events or high occupancy.
Ensuring customer satisfaction and minimizing incidents.

About Meliá Hotels

Meliá Hotels International is a Spanish hotel company and one of the world's largest resort hotel chains. Founded in Palma de Mallorca in 1956, the company operates over 350 hotels across more than 40 countries, spanning brands such as Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, and Paradisus. The company is a global leader in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on leisure and business travel, and is known for its Mediterranean heritage and premium service standards.

Meliá has a very significant presence in Spain, its home market, with a wide network of hotels across the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the mainland. The company is a major employer in Spain, offering a wide range of roles in hotel operations, food and beverage, and management. For international professionals, Meliá offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment within a leading global hospitality brand, with roles often requiring Spanish language skills and a passion for customer service.

Industry
Hotels
Founded
1956
Employees
40,000–50,000
Headquarters
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
In Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Barcelona and 17 more
Website
melia.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Meliá is a Spanish company, so working there offers a direct path to living and working in Spain, particularly in popular tourist destinations like the Balearic and Canary Islands.
  • The company operates a large number of hotels in Spain, providing many job opportunities in various departments such as food & beverage, housekeeping, and front office.
  • As a global hotel chain, Meliá has a multicultural workforce, and English is often used in international tourist destinations, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • The company offers internal mobility and career development opportunities within its extensive portfolio of hotels in Spain and worldwide.
  • Many roles, especially in food & beverage and housekeeping, may require Spanish language skills to interact with local staff and guests.

In their own words

Additional information

At Meliá Hotels International we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the support of management and the principles contained in our Human Resources policies. We also care about spreading a corporate culture committed to effective equality throughout the entire workforce, and raising awareness of the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination, especially that related to disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is fundamental to our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our sector through a great, socially responsible human team. In this regard, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present" Thanks to all our collaborators we make this possible.

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