Assistant Chief Engineer - Engineering

Hotel Indigo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with company contributions

Discounts in restaurants & spa across

IHG Employee rate across 6000 hotels

Free hotel stay after probation

Health Care Cash Plan

Bike to work scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Staff meals on duty

Job summary

Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Engineering team and ensure smooth operation of hotel systems. You will steer routine maintenance, supervise daily workloads, and collaborate with the Chief Engineer to optimise resources and energy budgets.

The role requires hands-on leadership with strong knowledge of MEP systems, plus a proactive, safety-conscious mindset. A hotel or hospitality background and relevant certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering or maintenance teams, ideally within hotel or hospitality settings.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Proactive, team-focused, can-do attitude with ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Relevant professional certifications or licenses as required by local regulations.
• Passion for sustainability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Chief Engineer as directed during their absence and attend/lead Engineering Department meetings.
• Oversee routine maintenance of guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces, including day-to-day breakdowns and planned maintenance.
• Direct day-to-day workloads and supervise tasks of all Engineering staff, monitoring completion and standards.
• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer to manage engineering resources and improve general standards while controlling budgets.
• Support health and safety, fire life safety, statutory compliance and service contracts.

Skills

Experience leading engineering teams

MEP/HVAC knowledge

Problem-solving mindset

Sustainability mindset

Education

Professional certifications or licenses

Job description

Every neighbourhood has a story, and you can help us keep ours running smoothly!

At Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush, we do more than just host guests, we immerse them in the story of our neighbourhood and help them feel inspired, connected and right at home. Our new hotel is preparing to open its doors in Shepherd’s Bush, and we are on the lookout for anMaintenance Managerto keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. If you’re a hands‑on leader with a passion for craftsmanship and a knack for problem‑solving, this is your chance to make a mark in a hotel as unique as its surroundings.

What’s Our Story?

At Hotel Indigo, we believe in creating an authentic, inspiring workplace where our team feels valued and empowered. Here’s what you can look forward to as our Maintenance Manager:

Annual Salary: £47,500

• Pension with company contributions
• 50% discount in all our restaurants and Spa treatments across our properties
• Team member and Friends & Family rates across our properties
• IHG Employee rate across 6000 hotels globally
• Complimentary stay after passing probation
• Extensive discounts on our benefits platform
• Access to Health Care Cash Plan
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing
• Support through development plans, apprenticeships and world‑class management development programmes to be the best you can be
• Bike to work scheme
• Recommend a Friend incentive
• Free meals on duty
• Opportunity to join our taskforces to contribute to the business focuses, community and environment
• Employee recognition schemes and Social Committee events including gala dinners and much more!

A Day in Your Neighbourhood as our Maintenance Manager

• To deputise for the Chief Engineer as directed during their absence. To attend and represent the Engineering Department at any meetings as directed. To conduct departmental meetings in the absence of the Chief Engineer.
• To ensure that routine maintenance systems but not limited to just guest rooms, public areas and back of house areas are kept up to standard. To oversee the detailed routine maintenance for the hotel including day-to-day breakdowns and PPMs.
• Directly responsible for the day-to-day allocation of workloads of all Engineering Department staff. To undertake daily supervision of work systems and standards for all team members. To follow up on completion of work, monitoring the standard of work carried out.
• To work closely with the Chief Engineer in managing engineering resources to maintain or improve general standards within the operation. To help increase hotel profitability by making efficiency improvements in the expenditure of the Hotel’s maintenance and energy budgets.
• Assist the Chief Engineer to maintain high standards in regard to all Health and Safety, Fire life safety, statutory and mandatory compliance and to also assist setting up and renewing service contracts.

What’s Your Story?

You’re the kind of person who thrives on solving challenges and getting things done. Here’s what will help you succeed as an Maintenance Manager:

• Experience leading engineering or maintenance teams, ideally within a hotel or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems—bonus points if you’re certified in any of these!
• A proactive, team-focused and can‑do attitude with the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for keeping things running like clockwork.
• Relevant professional certifications or licenses (as required by local regulations).
• A passion for sustainability and efficiency - small changes make a big impact!
• Experience of new hotel openings would be desirable.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, energy, and creativity to a hotel that’s anything but ordinary, we want to hear from you!

Join us as a Maintenance Manager at Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush, where the neighbourhood’s story is yours to tell!