Duty Engineer

Park Hyatt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 complimentary nights annually

Discounted Hyatt stays for you and in‑

Uniform provided and laundered

Free meals on duty

Health plan

Headspace access

Employee discount on F&B

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Park Hyatt London River Thames seeks a Duty Engineer to join our luxury hotel team. You will handle engineering and maintenance tasks across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas, ensuring high standards and guest satisfaction.

The role requires a solid background in building systems, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work, plus strong communication skills to interact with guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of general maintenance and engineering tasks in a hotel setting.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Good communication skills for guest interactions and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out required engineering or maintenance tasks.
• Repair and maintain guest rooms, public areas and back of house to high standards.
• Perform general repairs including electrical, mechanical, air-conditioning, fire protection, carpentry, and plumbing while following safety regulations.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance in plant rooms, bedrooms and public areas.
• Regularly inspect the building with focus on safety features and equipment condition.
• Collaborate with security to oversee Health & Safety.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Plumbing

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing qualification

Tools

IT systems knowledge

Job description

Organization- Park Hyatt London River Thames

Park Hyatt London River Thames marks the brand's first foray into the United Kingdom, its silhouette unmistakable against the London skyline.

Summary

Nestled along the iconic River Thames, Park Hyatt London River Thames marks the brand's first foray into the United Kingdom, its silhouette unmistakable against the London skyline.

The art-infused hotel features a stunning Charlie Whinney sculpture in the lobby that sets the tone for the exclusive art pieces around the hotel. The 203 guestrooms are a haven of comfort, blending residential charm with luxury. Guests can savour the culinary delights of our four distinctive restaurants and bars, or escape at the dedicated wellness floor, complete with an enriching indoor pool and a full-service spa. The hotel boasts an impressive ballroom and seven versatile meeting spaces for events. With easy access to London’s landmarks, Park Hyatt London River Thames offers a perfect launchpad for guests who love curated experiences.

Duties and tasks related to the Duty Engineer role include

• Being responsible for carrying out any required engineering or maintenance tasks
• Performing repairs and maintenance in guest bedrooms, public and back of house areas, ensuring they are maintained to a high level and exceed guest expectations
• Conducting general repairs and maintenance including electrical, mechanical, air-conditioning, fire protection, carpentry, and plumbing, ensuring that all tasks are completed on schedule and compliant with required standards and safety regulations
• Completing planned preventive maintenance within the plant rooms, bedrooms and public areas
• Regularly inspect the entire building with particular attention to safety features and to monitor the condition of all operating equipment
• Working closely with the security departing in overseeing Health & Safety

About You

You should have a strong understanding of general maintenance and engineering tasks in a hotel and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. A qualification in specialised areas such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing is beneficial. As you will have regular interaction with our guests, excellent communication skills are essential. Proficient knowledge of IT systems and troubleshooting IT issues is desirable.

Benefits Of The Duty Engineer Role Include

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant
• HSF Health Plan
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow.

With more than 1,450 hotels and all inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.