Engineering Supervisor

Apex Hotels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Training from day one

Employee events

Gym and pools access

Discounted room rates

Life Assurance

Job summary

Apex Hotels in Edinburgh is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead maintenance operations across one of our Edinburgh hotels. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, supervise Maintenance Technicians, and work closely with hotel teams to deliver an exceptional environment for guests and colleagues.

You are a maintenance professional with a strong technical background, a passion for leadership, and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Qualified in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline with maintenance experience.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams and coordinating tasks.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and building maintenance operations.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or willingness to achieve this.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance activities across the hotel.
• Supervise Maintenance Technicians and provide coaching.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Handle reactive maintenance to minimise disruption.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs.
• Inspect facilities and identify improvements.
• Oversee external contractors and RAMS/Permit to Work.
• Support energy efficiency and environmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with Cluster Lead Engineer and FM Helpdesk.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Problem solving

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Education

Mechanical or Electrical discipline qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Salary: £17.31 per hour plus excellent company benefits & perks.

You’ll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as an Engineering Supervisor in Edinburgh. From your very first day, you’ll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it’s what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction.

Role Overview:

As an Engineering Supervisor, you will lead and coordinate maintenance operations within one of our Edinburgh hotels, ensuring our facilities remain safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards. This is a hands- on leadership role where you'll oversee planned and reactive maintenance, supervise Maintenance Technicians, and work closely with hotel teams to deliver an exceptional environment for both guests and colleagues. You will play a key role in developing your team, driving compliance, and supporting the continuous improvement of our hotel maintenance operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of maintenance activities across the hotel.
• Supervise, support, and develop Maintenance Technicians, providing coaching and on-the-job training.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes to ensure all tasks are completed on time.
• Manage and resolve reactive maintenance issues to minimise disruption to hotel operations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Legionella, and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure all tasks are recorded and tracked through the Logit system.
• Conduct regular inspections of hotel facilities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee external contractors, reviewing RAMS and ensuring Permit to Work procedures are followed.
• Support energy efficiency and environmental initiatives within the hotel.
• Work collaboratively with the Cluster Lead Engineer, hotel management teams, and the FM Helpdesk to deliver an outstanding maintenance service.

About You:

You are an experienced maintenance professional with a strong technical background and a passion for leading others. You enjoy solving problems, take pride in maintaining high standards, and are committed to creating a safe and well-maintained environment for guests and colleagues alike. As a natural leader, you'll lead by example, developing those around you whilst ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Qualified in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline, or a trade qualification supported by relevant maintenance experience.
• Previous experience within a facilities, engineering, or maintenance environment.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of planned preventative maintenance and building maintenance operations.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or willingness to achieve this.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Confident using maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments and with contractors.
• 29 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
• Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date
• £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team

Following your first successful 3 months, you’ll also receive...

• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform “Treat Yourself Here”, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family
• Involvement in our employee recognition schemes
• Long service recognition
• Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
• 50% discount in our restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
• Spa treatments and product discounts
• Life Assurance cover

Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you’ll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday.

Competitive Salary plus excellent company benefits & perks.

£14.00 per hour plus excellent benefits & perk.