Hotel Shift Engineer — Maintenance & Safety Lead

Maintenance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health plan

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee rates

Food discounts

Free meals on duty

Online learning platform

Career development

Discounts

Job summary

Meliá White House is seeking a Shift Engineer to join the Engineering team in London. The role focuses on the efficient operation, maintenance, and safety of hotel facilities, supporting preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for guests and staff.

You will perform planned maintenance, respond to issues promptly, and collaborate with other departments to minimize disruption to guests while upholding high safety and presentation standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar engineering or maintenance role, ideally within a hotel environment.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Understanding of health & safety and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to working shifts.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with company standards and schedules.
• Respond to and complete corrective maintenance tasks efficiently and safely.
• Ensure compliance with all technical and legal requirements.
• Support monitoring and optimisation of energy usage across the hotel.
• Assist in identifying maintenance improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in maintenance inventory control and stock checks.
• Respond to fire alarm activations and follow emergency procedures as part of the fire safety team.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and system updates.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure minimal disruption to guests.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and presentation.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Building systems

Health & safety understanding

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Meliá White House is seeking a Shift Engineer to join the Engineering team in London. The role focuses on the efficient operation, maintenance, and safety of hotel facilities, supporting preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for guests and staff.

You will perform planned maintenance, respond to issues promptly, and collaborate with other departments to minimize disruption to guests while upholding high safety and presentation standards.