db Hotels & Resorts is part of the db Group, Malta's largest hospitality operation, and operates some of the island's most prestigious properties, among them db Seabank Resort + Spa in Mellieħa and db San Antonio Hotel + Spa in Qawra — both 4-star superior All-Inclusive resorts.

The db Group's portfolio extends well beyond these hotels, encompassing three Hard Rock Cafe restaurants, Starbucks Malta, Blu Beach Club, Amami, Westreme, and Nine Lives & AKI. This diverse, group-wide operation gives team members exposure to a wide range of hospitality and catering environments

under one roof.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Maintenance team. The successful candidate will coordinate maintenance staff and activities, ensuring the hotel's facilities, equipment, and systems are kept in excellent working order, safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and allocate daily tasks to the maintenance team, including technicians, tilers, painters, and plant staff
Plan and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for the hotel's building, equipment, and plant systems
Ensure prompt response to maintenance requests and breakdowns reported by other departments, prioritising work based on urgency and guest impact
Monitor the quality and progress of maintenance work, carrying out inspections and follow-ups as needed
Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations across all maintenance activities
Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, equipment servicing, and repairs carried out
Manage stock levels of maintenance materials, tools, and spare parts in coordination with the Stores team
Liaise with external contractors and suppliers for specialised works, repairs, or servicing
Assist in planning and coordinating refurbishment or renovation projects
Train, mentor, and support the development of maintenance staff
Report regularly to the Chief Engineer/Maintenance Manager on team performance, ongoing issues, and resource needs
Provide cover and be available for emergency call-outs as required

Requirements

Proven experience in a maintenance role with prior supervisory or team-leading experience, ideally within a hotel, resort, or large commercial facility
Broad technical knowledge across multiple maintenance disciplines (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building works, etc.)
Relevant technical qualification is an asset
Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of health & safety regulations and compliance requirements
Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate a team under pressure
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and be available for emergency call-outs
Good English communication skills, both written and verbal

About Us

The db Group has grown from a family-run business into Malta’s foremost corporate player in the tourism, hospitality & leisure sector, and beyond. In the 1980s, Silvio Debono, the Group’s founder, operated a small guesthouse. Today, as db Group Chairman, he sits at the helm of the largest operation in Malta.Over the last four decades the Group has forged strategic relationships with a range of global players including Hard Rock Café International, Starbucks, the Accor Hotel Group, and RIU Hotels & Resorts.As a result, we accumulated invaluable business acumen and operational experience. This track record has enabled us to establish our very own unique brand, db Hotels + Resorts, driven by the fundamental principle of excellence in everything we do. Year-on-year, the Group won a number of prestigious global awards, positioning it at the forefront of the Maltese hospitality and catering industry.In due course, and prudently, the Group diversified its core operations, taking in contract catering, healthcare, and property development under its wing.

db Hotels and Resorts - Maintenance Supervisor

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