Assistant Chief Engineer

Women's Engineering Society; Brighton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Free meals when on duty

Personal development programs

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday

Discounted health cover

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to manage maintenance issues at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole. This role involves performing daily checks and repairs, coordinating renovation projects, and ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates should have extensive knowledge in HVAC systems, team management experience, and the ability to handle small projects. A competitive salary of £36,000 to £38,000 is offered along with numerous perks including uniform provision and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge on 4 pipe FCUs system.
• Centralised HVAC with Chillers knowledge.
• Boilers and CHP knowledge required.
• Management of a team of at least 5 people.
• Experience in stock management and ordering.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance issues within the hotel.
• Perform daily checks around the hotel.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate renovation projects.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Knowledge of 4 pipe FCUs system

Centralised HVAC knowledge

Boilers and CHP knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Team management

Project management

Stock management

Job description

Hilton UK & Ireland

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK'S #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS!

The DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole is now recruiting for an Assistant Chief Engineer. The hotel is set on the vibrant Brighton seafront in a beautiful 1890’s building

The hotel compromises of 321 guest bedrooms, 24 meeting rooms, 3 restaurants, health club with indoor pool and sauna.

Guests of this hotel will experience first-class service, distinguished by an unrivalled commitment to a personalised approach. We ensure a comfortable, luxurious stays all our guests, with guidance on locally immersive experiences where desired.

Annual salary ranging from £36,000 up to £38,000

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Uniform provided and laundered
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career !
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Discounted Car Parking
• Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation if relocating at a discounted rate
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

An Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while performing daily checks, repairing equipment, and coordinating renovation projects.

What will I be doing?

As an Assistant Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel, daily, maintenance checks, and repairing mechanical equipment to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Assistant Chief Engineer will also be required to coordinate renovation projects and develop emergency programs. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Responsible for maintenance issues within the hotel
• Perform daily checks around the hotel
• Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel
• Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers
• Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise
• Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
• Responsible for the health and safety of the hotel
• Ensure monthly safety inspections take place and employees are trained accordingly

What are we looking for?

An Assistant Chief Engineer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Extensive knowledge on 4 pipe FCUs system.
• Centralised HVAC with Chillers knowledge
• Boilers and CHP knowledge
• Compliance Knowledge
• Have managed a team of at least 5 people.
• Managed small projects.
• Stock management and ordering.

Additional qualifications and distinctions

• First Aid

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.