🌟 Join Our Global Family at RIU Hotels & Resorts!

With over 100 hotels in 20+ countries and more than 70 years of hospitality excellence, RIU Hotels & Resorts is a global leader known for exceptional service, innovation, and warm hospitality. In June 2024, we proudly opened RIU Turquoise and RIU Palace Mauritius, forming the largest hotel cluster in Mauritius on the iconic Le Morne Brabant peninsula.

Join us as we continue to redefine luxury and excellence. Whether you’re seeking to grow your career, explore new horizons, or work with a dynamic, inclusive team, RIU Turquoise and RIU Palace Mauritius offer unparalleled opportunities to thrive.

Position: Assistant Maintenance Manager
Department: Maintenance

🔎 About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join RIU Hotels & Resorts as an Assistant Maintenance Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the guest experiences and operational excellence that define RIU Turquoise and RIU Palace Mauritius. Together, these properties set a new standard for luxury and scale in Mauritius, and your expertise will contribute to creating unforgettable memories for our guests.

In this role, you’ll bring your skills to a setting renowned for its unparalleled beauty, vibrant culture, and a commitment to service excellence.

💼 What You’ll Do

• Ensure all regulatory obligations relating to carrying out operational duties are completed in consultation with the environmental manager as required by the relevant certificate, regulation or permit.

• Minimize the severity or frequency of accidents of contractors and maintenance personnel through risk identification process.

• Review weekly maintenance schedule.

• Address concerns with the maintenance coordinator.

• Review and assign work to maintenance employees.

• Maintain schedule compliance and priority.

• Complete maintenance jobs in accordance with the highest standards of efficiency.

• Streamline associated repair costs and job execution.

• Ensure prompt repairs by responding to emergency breakdowns.

• Supply reporting to the maintenance coordinator on repair jobs including consumption of tools, materials, man-hours and skills.

• Review equipment history files.

• Ensure accurate recorded histories in work order completions.

• Report maintenance performance during major overhauls.

• Develop and execute training plans for maintenance workers.

• Provide grievance counseling when required.

• Assign and reassign work as per emergencies and plant priorities.

• Make sure that maintenance jobs are in accordance with all corporate policies and legislated regulations.

• Promote communication as well as good relations between the production and the maintenance departments.

• Ensure housekeeping, productivity, and quality of work standards are maintained, most especially within the mechanical maintenance department.

• Achieve departmental, as well as personal goals.

• Investigate, provide and implement corrective measures for near misses and all safety incidents.

• Responsible for the reliability cum maintenance of all plant equipment.

✔️ What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar capacity in a hotel

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent, Facility (Operations) Management, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance and facilities operations

• In-depth knowledge of MEP - Mechanical/Electrical and Plumbing

• Knowledge of Air Condition and Refrigeration system

• Knowledge of Fire Fighting and Fire Alarm System and (FLS) program.

• Strong Awareness and understanding of Risk Assessment and Health and Safety practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, contractors, and vendors.

• Supervisory Skills, including personnel management, delegation, and training.

• Equipment Maintenance experience, with the ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.

• Maintenance Management experience, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage work orders, schedule staff, and maintain inventory.

• Maintenance & Repair experience, with the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and equipment.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

• Candidates should be legally eligible to live and work in Mauritius.

• A passion for hospitality and the drive to make a mark within the largest hotel cluster in Mauritius.

💎 What You’ll Get

• Attractive Remuneration Package and Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary and bonuses as part of our commitment to rewarding your hard work.

• Access to Company Healthcare: After completing one year of service, you’ll gain access to healthcare coverage, with 50% of the cost covered by the company.

• Efficient Staff Transport: We provide reliable and efficient transport options for all employees to ensure a stress-free commute.

• Nutritive Meals While on Duty: Enjoy well-balanced, nutritious meals to keep you energized during your work hours.

• Special Discounts: Benefit from exclusive discounts at all RIU Hotels & Resorts worldwide, giving you the opportunity to explore our global properties.

🌟 Why RIU Hotels & Resorts?

• Your Growth is Our Priority: At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we believe in nurturing talent from within. We are proud to provide our team members with opportunities to advance their careers through training, mentorship, and internal promotions, ensuring your potential is recognized and rewarded—whether locally or internationally.

• A Culture of Belonging: Join a team where your ideas and efforts truly matter. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where every voice is heard, and success is celebrated together.

• Rewarding Your Commitment: Enjoy a career with competitive compensation, employee benefits, and perks that reflect our appreciation for your dedication and excellence.

🌍 Our Commitment

At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our success. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We believe that a diverse team enriches our culture and drives excellence in service.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Through our Proudly Committed strategy, we place sustainability at the heart of all our decisions. This program reflects our dedication to minimizing environmental impact, promoting responsible practices, and making a positive contribution to the communities where we operate.

By joining RIU, you will become part of a company that not only strives for service excellence but also aims to create a positive impact on the world.