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Engineering Operations Manager - Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Role summary
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The Engineering Operations Manager oversees the hotel’s maintenance, engineering systems, utilities, plant equipment, buildings and grounds-related services. Requirements typically include proven experience in hotel engineering, facilities management or a comparable operational environment, along with strong knowledge of health and safety, compliance, preventative maintenance and contractor management. Technical qualifications in electrical, mechanical or building services engineering are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to lead and develop the engineering team, manage budgets, respond effectively to operational issues, coordinate planned works and maintain high standards across guest and colleague areas. Excellent organisation, communication, problem-solving and leadership skills are essential, together with a hands-on, service-focused approach and flexibility to support hotel operations when required.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club is a luxury country house hotel in Ware, Hertfordshire, operated by Marriott International. Set within extensive grounds, the property combines historic architecture with modern guest facilities, including bedrooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting and event spaces, a golf course, leisure facilities and a spa. It serves leisure travellers, corporate guests, weddings and conferences, creating a varied and operationally demanding environment for hotel teams. As part of Marriott International, the hotel benefits from global operating standards, established training programmes, employee development opportunities and access to the Marriott Bonvoy hospitality network. Engineering plays an important role in maintaining the estate, protecting guest comfort, supporting sustainability and ensuring the safe, efficient operation of the hotel and country club.