Shift Engineer

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals on shift

Laundered uniform provided

Paid Birthday Leave

Enhanced Parental Leave Programme

Wellness and mental health days

IHG colleague discounts

Retail discounts across brands

Career development opportunities

Job summary

InterContinental Sydney is seeking a Shift Engineer to join our Engineering team. Working behind the scenes of a luxury hotel, you will carry out daily maintenance and oversee engineering operations to ensure safe, reliable and impeccably maintained facilities for guests and colleagues.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in engineering or maintenance, experience in hospitality, and a proactive approach to safety, problem solving and building strong relationships with contractors and internal

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Engineering or Maintenance.
• Experience in a hotel or hospitality environment is highly regarded.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Proactive approach to developing and maintaining relationships with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise workload.
• Strong organisational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily maintenance and engineering operations across the entire hotel.
• Respond to maintenance requests and attend to guest and colleague requirements promptly.
• Complete preventative maintenance across hotel plant, equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently, minimising disruption to hotel operations and guest experience.
• Ensure all engineering work is completed safely, on time and in compliance with relevant requirements.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders to coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Support project planning and the delivery of maintenance initiatives across the hotel.
• Maintain strong records and documentation relating to maintenance activities.
• Contribute to a proactive Engineering culture focused on safety, reliability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering experience

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety practices

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Job description

Positioned in the heart of Circular Quay, InterContinental Sydney offers breathtaking views across Sydney Harbour, including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Set within the beautifully restored Treasury Building of 1851, the hotel features 509 guest rooms including 28 luxury suites, our award-winning Club InterContinental lounge and vibrant restaurants and bars.

We have an opportunity for a Shift Engineer to join our Engineering team.

Working behind the scenes of one of Sydney’s most iconic luxury hotels, you will play an important role in keeping our hotel, facilities and equipment operating safely, efficiently and to the highest standard. You will work across daily maintenance, preventative maintenance and engineering operations, ensuring our guests and colleagues experience a hotel that is safe, comfortable and impeccably maintained.

Salary - $79,423

Your day to day

Joining our Engineering team, you will:

• Carry out daily maintenance and engineering operations across the entire hotel.
• Respond to maintenance requests and attend to guest and colleague requirements in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete preventative maintenance across hotel plant, equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently, minimising disruption to hotel operations and the guest experience.
• Ensure all engineering work is completed safely, on time and in compliance with relevant requirements.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders to coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Support project planning and the delivery of maintenance initiatives across the hotel.
• Maintain strong records and documentation relating to maintenance activities.
• Contribute to a proactive Engineering culture focused on safety, reliability and continuous improvement.

What we need from you

• 2+ years’ experience in Engineering, Maintenance or a similar role is advantageous.
• Previous experience in a hotel or hospitality environment is highly regarded.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and a practical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving.
• A proactive approach to developing and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders.
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong organisational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to safe working practices.
• Full Australian working rights.

What you’ll enjoy

We want our colleagues to enjoy the journey just as much as our guests do. You’ll have access to a range of benefits throughout your IHG career, including:

• Complimentary meal while on shift.
• Laundered uniform provided.
• Paid Birthday Leave.
• Enhanced Parental Leave Programme.
• Paid wellness and mental health days.
• IHG colleague discounts across hotel accommodation and food and beverage.
• Access to discounts across a wide range of retailers and brands.
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career across IHG.

We’re proud to be InterContinental Sydney and proud to be part of IHG.

If you are an experienced Engineer looking to develop your career within an iconic luxury hotel and play an important role in keeping our operation running seamlessly, we’d love to hear from you.