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Ken Bennett

Southport

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in project management, budgeting, and resource allocation. Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude and a proven ability to oversee equipment maintenance while ensuring adherence to quality control procedures and regulatory compliance. Committed to optimising operational efficiency through effective planning and execution of projects.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Engineer

5 Municipal Hotel
11.2022 - 02.2025
  • Oversaw final 6-month completion and opening of the hotel
  • Managed team of 3
  • Controlled all contracts/contractors on/off site
  • Oversaw décor & amenities in 179 bedrooms, 6 meeting rooms, 1 function suite, 1 restaurant, 3 kitchens, spa, gym, pool, and plant facilities
  • Acted as H&S representative for site
  • Served as Fire Life Safety Coordinator for site
  • Actively participated in quality improvement throughout the hotel
  • Maintained written records of all maintenance works
  • Attended to or reported any defects or potential hazards
  • Conducted specific training for duty managers and associates
  • Participated in out-of-hours coverage; was on call for emergencies
  • Proactively communicated improvements in planning and executing maintenance issues
  • Carried out planned preventative maintenance as detailed on schedules and worksheets
  • Built and trained effective maintenance team from scratch
  • Developed departmental structured Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Formby Hall Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
11.2020 - 11.2022
  • Project managed redevelopment of the site, incorporating 100 additional rooms, new rooftop restaurant, and state-of-the-art spa facility
  • Controlled all contracts/contractors on/off site
  • Project managed energy reduction program for site
  • Oversaw décor & amenities in 76 bedrooms, 3 meeting rooms, 2 function suites (150 capacity), 1 restaurant, 2 kitchens, spa, gym, and plant facilities
  • Acted as H&S representative for the site
  • Served as Fire Life Safety Coordinator for the site
  • Built and trained effective maintenance team

Site & Facilities Manager

Bliss Hotels Southport Ltd (Ramada Plaza)
10.2017 - 11.2020
  • Managed combined operation of 4 sites
  • Project managed redevelopment of 4 sites into one complex
  • Managed combined staff of 12
  • Controlled all contracts/contractors on/off site
  • Project managed energy reduction program for complex
  • Directed décor & amenities in 133 bedrooms, 4 meeting rooms, function suite (150 capacity), 3 restaurants, 3 kitchens, theatre, conference centre (1500 capacity), and casino
  • Acted as H&S representative for complex
  • Coordinated Fire Life Safety for complex

Maintenance Manager/Chief Engineer

Hilton Hotels/Ability Group
06.2009 - 10.2017
  • Managed combined energy & maintenance-controlled budget of £450k per annum
  • Supervised department of 3 employees
  • Worked 4 Duty Manager shifts monthly
  • Controlled all contractors on/off site
  • Acted as Health and Safety representative for hotel
  • Championed energy consumption, control & monitoring of utilities
  • Directed décor and amenities in 215 bedrooms, 10 meeting rooms, 1 boardroom, and 1 function suite (450 capacity), 2 kitchens
  • Coordinated fire safety for hotel
  • Project managed £2.3 million development of ‘Playground' nightclub

Property Manager/Chief Engineer

Marriott Hotels Limited
05.2005 - 06.2009
  • Managed combined controlled budget of £450k per annum
  • Supervised department of 4 employees
  • Worked 6 shifts a month as Duty Manager
  • Controlled all contractors on/off site
  • Acted as Health and Safety representative for hotel
  • Championed Energy Committee, controlling & monitoring utilities
  • Directed décor and amenities in 164 bedrooms and 12 function suites
  • Coordinated fire safety for hotel
  • Acted as loss prevention officer for hotel

Education

High School - O Levels including Maths and English

Biddulph High School
01.1977 - 01.1981

Police Studies Course - A Levels: Maths, English, Sociology, Law

Cauldon College
01.1981 - 01.1983

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Resource allocation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality control procedures
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Mechanical aptitude

Certification

  • General Maintenance, 01/01/96
  • Basic Health and Safety, 01/01/00
  • Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace, 01/01/03
  • COSHH, 01/01/03
  • The Supervisory Skills Workshop, 01/01/04
  • Foundations of Leadership Certificate, 01/01/05
  • Food Hygiene Certificate, 01/01/06
  • Marriott Fire Training Certificate, 01/01/06
  • Hilton Basic Food Hygiene, 01/01/11
  • First Aid at Work, 01/01/11
  • H&S for Managers, 01/01/11
  • H&S for Managers, 01/01/17
  • MDP3, 01/01/15
  • Personal License, 01/01/15
  • Electrical Safety Duty Holder Certificate, 01/01/18
  • Pool Plant Level 3, 01/01/23
  • Pool Responder, 01/01/23

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Gardening

Timeline

Chief Engineer

5 Municipal Hotel
11.2022 - 02.2025

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Formby Hall Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
11.2020 - 11.2022

Site & Facilities Manager

Bliss Hotels Southport Ltd (Ramada Plaza)
10.2017 - 11.2020

Maintenance Manager/Chief Engineer

Hilton Hotels/Ability Group
06.2009 - 10.2017

Property Manager/Chief Engineer

Marriott Hotels Limited
05.2005 - 06.2009

Police Studies Course - A Levels: Maths, English, Sociology, Law

Cauldon College
01.1981 - 01.1983

High School - O Levels including Maths and English

Biddulph High School
01.1977 - 01.1981

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