Senior Shift Engineer – Luxury Hotel Pre-Opening

Hilton

Greater London

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Meals on duty
Development programmes
Travel programme
Perks at Work
Holiday allowance

Job summary

Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch seeks a Senior Shift Engineer to join the pre-opening team of this luxury hotel. You will help shape the guest experience and lead the maintenance effort in a high-profile setting in London, as part of the iconic Hilton portfolio.

You will oversee a skilled maintenance team, drive safety and quality across all systems, and collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service for guests during the hotel opening and ongoing operations.

Qualifications

  • Proven maintenance experience in luxury hotel environments.
  • Electrical, plumbing, or painting and decorating skills.
  • Relevant technical qualifications or certifications.
  • Strong leadership and guest-focused service.
  • Ability to work across departments with minimal disruption.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise maintenance team daily operations.
  • Ensure fire safety, health & safety, hygiene, electrical compliance.
  • Coordinate with Housekeeping to minimise guest disruption.
  • Respond to maintenance requests promptly and discreetly.
  • Carry out maintenance repairs to high standard with proper PPE.
  • Maintain external areas such as landscaped spaces and car parks.
  • Follow planned preventative maintenance programs.
  • Build relationships with contractors and suppliers.
  • Support energy efficiency and conservation initiatives.
  • Ensure COSHH regulations are followed for hazardous substances.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Guest service mindset
Flexibility
Teamwork
Problem solving

Tools

Electrical systems
HVAC systems
Plumbing
Painting & decorating

Job description

Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch seeks a Senior Shift Engineer to join the pre-opening team of this luxury hotel. You will help shape the guest experience and lead the maintenance effort in a high-profile setting in London, as part of the iconic Hilton portfolio.

You will oversee a skilled maintenance team, drive safety and quality across all systems, and collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service for guests during the hotel opening and ongoing operations.

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