Maintenance Foreman (Trade Tested Electrician)

SUMMARY:
An established hospitality group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Maintenance Foreman to oversee the maintenance and engineering operations of a busy hotel property. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all building services, plant equipment, electrical systems, and guest facilities are maintained to the highest standards, ensuring a safe, compliant, and comfortable environment for guests and staff.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of the maintenance team and allocate work effectively.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Lead electrical fault finding, repairs, installations, and upgrades.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with health, safety, and statutory regulations.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors and service providers.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and ensure planned maintenance is completed on time.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and asset registers.
• Manage maintenance budgets and control departmental costs.
• Ensure minimal disruption to hotel operations while maintenance activities are carried out.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, plant rooms, and back-of-house facilities.
• Assist with refurbishment projects and capital improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and performance management to maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Tested Electrician (Red Seal) – Essential.
• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years' maintenance experience within the hospitality, commercial property, healthcare, or facilities management environment.
• At least 3 years' experience in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, generators, UPS systems, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and general building maintenance.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programmes.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, safety regulations, and contractor management.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.
• Valid driver's licence.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving ability.