Shift Engineer

Lost Property St. Paul's - A Curio Collection by Hilton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff rate

Inspirational stay

Additional annual leave

Impact Day

Development opportunities

Staff events

Employee Assistance Program

Travel loan

Cycle to work

Refer A Friend

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Dominus operates Lost Property St Paul’s, Curio Collection by Hilton, and seeks a proactive Shift Engineer to maintain high standards across mechanical and electrical systems. You will support the Maintenance Manager and Senior Shift Engineer, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance while contributing to energy conservation and cost control.

A collaborative, guest-focused mindset is essential. The role offers development opportunities within the Dominus hotels portfolio and opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as Shift Engineer or similar in a hotel or similar setting.
• Strong technical aptitude with building systems.
• Excellent time management and teamwork abilities.
• Basic knowledge of PPM, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and Legionella control.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Manager and Senior Shift Engineer to maintain high standards.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the hotel.
• Contribute to energy conservation and cost control initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with other departments on engineering matters.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Teamwork

PPM knowledge

Legionella awareness

Tools

Tools & handover

Job description

Join Lost Property St Paul's - Curio Collection by Hilton

The Hotel

Curio Collection by Hilton is a global set of remarkable upper upscale hotels handpicked for their unique character and personality; each one a part of the fabric of the city it calls home. Lost Property is the seventh Curio Collection hotel opened in London.

Located on Ludgate Hill, just on the corner of St Paul's Cathedral, one of the most iconic London landmarks, Lost Property hotel has 145 bedrooms, a restaurant and bar called Found, a coffee house called Tattle, and a gym.

Our Found restaurant has been nominated for the World Culinary Awards in the Best New Restaurant category and shortlisted for the Best F&B Marketing Campaign at HMA, Hotel Marketing Awards. The hotel has also won Boutique Hotel of the Year in London title at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2024.

What we offer

• Staff rate across all Hilton brands and across the Dominus hotel portfolio
• Your Inspirational Stay - a night in the hotel and enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast with a plus one (T&C's apply)
• Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of service
• Impact Day, paid day to support your charity of choice
• Development opportunity across the Dominus hotels portfolio, including Marriott and Hilton brands
• Staff events and recognition schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Season Travel Ticket Loan
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme - get rewarded when they join the team
• A collaborative team culture where people thrive together and a place where you can be your true authentic self

Key responsibilities

As Shift Engineer, you will support the Maintenance Manager and Senior Shift Engineer in ensuring the hotel is maintained to the highest standards at all times, providing a safe, fully operational, and well-presented environment for both guests and team members. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across the property, supporting compliance, operational efficiency, and guest satisfaction while contributing to energy conservation and cost control initiatives. You will embody Dominus and Curio Collection by Hilton's values across the People, Quality, Profit, and Green KPIs.

People

• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems across all Front of House and Back of House areas.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of the wider Maintenance and hotel team.
• Remain calm, courteous, and guest-focused at all times, particularly when responding to urgent issues.
• Communicate effectively with other departments regarding engineering matters that affect operations and guest experience.

Quality

• Carry out maintenance and repair work promptly and to a high standard to ensure excellent guest and team member experience.
• Respond efficiently to all maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Liaise closely with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritise room and public area maintenance.
• Comply with all statutory health & safety procedures and company policies at all times.
• Use appropriate PPE during all maintenance activities.
• Follow the hotel’s planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme and COSHH regulations, including correct storage of hazardous substances.
• Monitor plant rooms daily in line with maintenance manuals and procedures.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and handover notes for the next shift
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and good condition.
• Keep technical knowledge and training up to date.
• Support the implementation of energy conservation initiatives and sustainability practices.

Profit

• Reduce major maintenance and external call-out costs by carrying out effective routine preventative maintenance.
• Repair equipment where possible rather than replacing, in line with cost-control objectives.
• Support the Maintenance Manager with energy-saving targets and environmentally sustainable initiatives.

Other

• Demonstrate flexibility with ad-hoc duties and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Carry out all other reasonable tasks assigned by Maintenance Manager and hotel management.

About you

• Strong technical aptitude with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven experience as a Shift Engineer or in a similar engineering role within a hotel environment or similar
• Technical knowledge of building systems
• Excellent time management and teamwork abilities
• Basic knowledge of PPM, HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, painting and Legionella control
• Sense of urgency with a proactive and solutions-driven approach