Shift Engineer

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Brighton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Shift Engineer/Handy Person to ensure the safety and functionality of hotel facilities. This full-time role involves maintaining guest rooms and public areas, responding to service requests, and conducting routine inspections. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in hospitality engineering and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Benefits

Uniform provided and laundered

Free meals when on duty

Career growth opportunities

Team Member Travel Program

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance departments of large hotels or similar environments.
• Current working knowledge of general maintenance and engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical functionality and safety of the facility.
• Respond to guest calls and team member work orders.
• Perform various repair and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Hospitality Engineering

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical Work

HVAC Work

Education

Qualification or experience in hospitality engineering

Job description

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WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS!No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

Hourly Rate of £12.86

Full time contract 39 hours/ week with flexibility around shift work required

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Uniform provided and laundered
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career !
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Discounted Car Parking
• Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation if relocatingat a discounted rate
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

AShift Engineer/ Handy Person is responsible for maintaining the physical functionality and safety of the facility in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Maintain the physical functionality and safety of the facility including, but not limited to, guest rooms, public space and heart-of-the-house areas
• Respond to guest calls and team member work orders in a timely, friendly and efficient manner to assess and repair non-functioning machinery and/or equipment
• Perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks including, but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, HVAC work and masonry
• Conduct inspections for preventive maintenance needs
• Record and report completed repairs and items that require further attention

What are we looking for?

A Shift Engineer/Handy Person serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• We are looking for people with qualification or experience in one of the following fields: hospitality engineering, joinery, carpentry, electrician, plasterer or decorator

• Strong work ethic
• A passion for delivering great customer service
• Ability to work without close supervision and within established timeframes

Additional skills that would be beneficial to also have:

• Current working knowledge of general maintenance and engineering work
• Experience in the Maintenance Department of a large hotel, hospital, ship, and/or restaurant complex or similar

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!