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About Belmond
Belmond is a distinguished name in luxury travel, curating exceptional hotels, trains, river cruises and safaris in some of the world’s most storied destinations. As an employer, Belmond offers the rare opportunity to contribute to experiences defined by heritage, artistry and deeply personal service, while belonging to a global hospitality house within the LVMH family. The company values intuitive excellence, cultural curiosity and respect for place, encouraging colleagues to become ambassadors of timeless travel. With roles spanning operations, gastronomy, wellness, sales and corporate functions, Belmond fosters careers shaped by craftsmanship, international perspective and the pursuit of unforgettable guest moments.
The Maintenance Manager oversees planning, execution, and management of maintenance for Venice Simplon-Orient-Express carriages and related equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient rolling stock operations in compliance with applicable regulations, including ECM 779/2019. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role leads maintenance technicians and manages budgets, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement maintenance plans and strategies to ensure the safe and reliable operation of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express carriages.
- Inspect and assess rolling stock regularly to identify maintenance needs.
- Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programmes to minimize equipment failures and downtime.
- Monitor the maintenance plan with the Fleet Supervisor (ECM3), in line with ECM Standard 2019/779.
- Oversee maintenance work, ensuring it is performed safely, efficiently, and to required quality and ECM standards.
- Troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and provide technical guidance and support to the maintenance team.
- Coordinate with operations and onboard staff to minimize disruptions to railway services.
- Manage maintenance equipment, materials, and tools, ensuring their availability and proper use.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes, reduce costs, and improve carriage reliability.
- Ensure compliance with ECM regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with national safety agencies and participate in audits and inspections.
- Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement emergency response plans for maintenance-related incidents, including derailments, equipment failures, and severe weather events.
- Manage spare-parts and materials inventory to ensure adequate supplies for maintenance needs.
- Implement inventory controls to minimize waste and obsolescence.
- Develop and manage the maintenance budget, keeping expenditures within approved limits, and prepare and submit budget reports to management.
Skills
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Venice, Veneto, Italy.
Benefits
Private health insurance, pension plan, training and development, and performance bonus.
Culture
Belmond fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional hospitality, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the heritage of its iconic hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. As an employer, it encourages employees to create memorable, highly personalized experiences while nurturing a collaborative, multicultural environment where service excellence and storytelling are central to everyday work.
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