Shift Engineer

Hyatt; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary nights

Employee discounts

F&B discounts

Meals on duty

Annual leave 28-33 days

Learning & development

Headspace & EAP

DEI chapters

Career progression

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Birmingham is seeking a Shift Engineer to keep the hotel in good working order and provide a safe, comfortable environment for guests and colleagues. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to issues, and perform general repairs, painting and upkeep across facilities and guest rooms.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a 37.5-hour week on a rotating shift. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including complimentary nights, discounted stays, meals on

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance in hospitality or similar setting.
• Ability to carry out painting, plumbing, electrical or joinery tasks.
• Ability to work independently with good prioritization.
• Can-do attitude and flexible to shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the hotel.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in guest rooms and public areas.
• Paint and decorate to maintain high standards.
• Repair and maintain furniture, fixtures, fittings and equipment.
• Respond quickly to maintenance issues and staff requests.
• Keep maintenance records up to date.
• Work with contractors when required.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for guests and colleagues.
• Support the wider hotel team with maintenance-related tasks.

Skills

General maintenance

Painting & decorating

Plumbing

Electrical work

Joinery

Independent worker

Health & safety

Job description

Shift Engineer at Hyatt Regency Birmingham – Join Our Dynamic Team!

About Hyatt Regency Birmingham

Hyatt Regency Birmingham is ideally located in the heart of the city centre, adjacent to Symphony Hall and within walking distance of the International Convention Centre (ICC), Brindley Place, and the Bullring shopping centre. This contemporary four-star hotel offers direct access to the vibrant canal-side area and is a short stroll from Birmingham New Street Station. The hotel features 319 spacious guest rooms and suites, 12 versatile event spaces, a modern restaurant, a traditional pub-style bar, and a luxurious spa with an indoor pool and fitness centre.

The Role

As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for keeping the hotel in good working order and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for guests and colleagues. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), respond to maintenance issues, and complete general repairs, painting, decorating, and upkeep of hotel facilities, equipment, and guest rooms.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern. Flexibility is required, as shifts will include weekends and may vary in line with the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repair work throughout the hotel.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks in guest rooms and public areas.
• Undertake painting and decorating to maintain a high standard of appearance.
• Repair and maintain furniture, fixtures, fittings, and equipment.
• Respond quickly to maintenance issues and staff requests.
• Conduct regular inspections and report any faults or safety concerns.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety requirements.
• Keep maintenance records up to date.
• Work with contractors when required.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for guests and colleagues.
• Support the wider hotel team with maintenance-related tasks as needed.

About You

Previous experience in a similar role, you'll have relevant qualifications in general maintenance work incorporating a variety of painting, plumbing, electrical or joinery work. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative without close supervision and be able to prioritize your workload. You’ll have a can‑do attitude, be adaptable and be able to respond flexibly to different requests and situations.

What We Offer

• Salary: £24,946.- per annum
• 12 complimentary nights per year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted stays for you and your family from day one
• Discount on food & beverage when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Complimentary meals on duty
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays (increasing to 33 days)
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with opportunities to join one of our UK DE&I Chapters
• Clear career progression and global mobility within Hyatt Hotels

Why join Hyatt?

At Hyatt, ‘We care for people so they can be their best.’ This is demonstrated in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing which shape everything we do. Being part of Hyatt Regency Birmingham means joining a global family of over 1,150 hotels in more than 70 countries, recognised as a Great Place to Work. Here, individuality is celebrated, and opportunities are yours to shape. Hospitality is more than a job, it’s a career for people who care.

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job – it’s a career for people who care.

Hyatt Regency Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.