Senior Shift Engineer - Luxury Hotel 24/7 Ops Leader

St Martins Lane; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free meals on duty

Eye care

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

St Martins Lane, a Morgans Originals hotel in Covent Garden, seeks an experienced Senior Shift Engineer to lead a team and ensure the reliable operation of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. You will respond quickly to guest needs and coordinate with other departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

We value hands-on technical expertise, leadership and a proactive mindset, with qualifications and certifications in engineering supporting your role in maintaining luxury standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar engineering role within a luxury or high-end hospitality environment.
• Relevant engineering qualifications and certifications.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Hands-on technical expertise across building services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of shift engineers to deliver excellence in maintenance and safety.
• Oversee operation and upkeep of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Respond swiftly to guest and operational needs with a calm, can-do attitude.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a flawless guest experience.
• Champion sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Guest-focused service

Proactive mindset

Communication

Education

Engineering qualifications and certifications

Tools

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing systems knowledge

Job description

St Martins Lane, a Morgans Originals hotel in Covent Garden, seeks an experienced Senior Shift Engineer to lead a team and ensure the reliable operation of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. You will respond quickly to guest needs and coordinate with other departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

We value hands-on technical expertise, leadership and a proactive mindset, with qualifications and certifications in engineering supporting your role in maintaining luxury standards.