Senior Shift Engineer – Luxury Hotel Pre-Opening

Hilton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

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.