Shift Engineer

02- Maintenance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent five-star hotel in Greater London is looking for Shift Engineers to ensure effective repair and maintenance of the hotel and its facilities. The role involves maintaining the building and grounds to high standards while responding to maintenance requests and emergency calls. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, a positive proactive approach, and preferably some plumbing, carpentry, or electrical skills. A chance for career progression exists within the growing hotel group.

Benefits

28-day holiday

Free meals on duty

Uniform offered and dry cleaned

Discounted employee friends & family rates

Food and beverage discounts

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance within a hotel environment.
• Ability to handle emergency maintenance calls efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective repair and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain the hotel and grounds to high standards.
• Complete maintenance requests promptly.
• Ensure fixtures and fittings are in working order.
• Conduct regular machinery testing and maintenance.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good multi-tasking ability

Flexible approach

Proactive and positive attitude

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Electrical skills

5-star hotel experience

Job description

Salary range from £28,000- £32,000 per annum, based on experience.

Holiday – 28-day holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there’s more...

• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

About us...

Nestled on Greenwich Peninsula, attached to the O2, Intercontinental London O2 embraces a captivating backdrop of the River Thames and Canary Wharf. Our five‑star hotel includes 453 bedrooms, a diverse dining selection, spa facilities, state of the art conference and meeting rooms including the UK largest pillar‑free ballroom.

A bit about what you will do...

Shift Engineers in our team provide effective repair and preventative maintenance to ensure our hotel, grounds and facilities are kept in excellent condition.

• Maintain the building and grounds to the highest standard, without compromising the guest experience.
• Complete day‑to‑day maintenance requests.
• Ensure that all fixtures and fittings are maintained in perfect working condition and any defects are corrected promptly.
• Complete regular machinery testing and maintenance on the hotel machines and equipment.
• Responding to maintenance emergency calls from all departments.

More about you...

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good at multi‑tasking and being able to respond to changes in job priorities at short notice.
• Flexible approach, remaining calm under pressure and working hard to avoid disrupting our guests.
• You value being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.

• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• Plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills are a real advantage.
• 5‑star hotel experience in a similar role a plus.

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.