Shift Engineer - Engineering - Jumeirah Carlton Tower

Jumeirah

Greater London

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 holidays inclusive of Bank Holidays

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Ongoing training & development

Cycle Scheme

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Central London is seeking a Shift Engineer to ensure the upkeep of mechanical and electrical systems. Responsibilities include responding to maintenance issues, conducting patrols, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant UK trade qualification and experience in a luxury environment, along with strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers competitive salary and generous employee benefits.

Qualifications

Electrical or Mechanical UK trade qualification is a must.
Experience in a luxury hospitality environment is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address engineering issues.

Responsibilities

Ensure all mechanical and electrical systems are in good repair.
Respond to and rectify emergency maintenance faults.
Conduct regular patrols to identify maintenance needs.

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical UK trade qualification

Experience in a luxury hospitality environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Advanced technical knowledge in engineering systems

Job description

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for a Shift Engineer to join us at Jumeirah Carlton Tower. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

To have a full knowledge of the company’s procedures and policies and to adhere to them.
Check that all mechanical and electrical systems and tools are working and in good repair at all times.
Respond to and rectify emergency maintenance faults raised on the maintenance reporting platforms or software, prioritising those which impact Health & Safety, guests or guest service in the first instance; ensuring response times are met and are followed up with the guest once complete.
Updating the maintenance reporting platform whilst on duty adhering to the system use procedures.
Undertake regular daily patrols of the hotel front and back of house to carry out maintenance spotting in order to identify any corrective repair works that need to be carried out; for example, the replacement of light bulbs within public areas.
Reporting any fire life safety matters immediately to your manager/s or in their absence the security or duty manager.
Complete planned preventive inspections as directed and log on relevant software and log sheets where required updating the maintenance reporting software and relevant log sheets.
Undertake ad-hoc projects, painting, light carpentry and/or special repairs work throughout the hotel to ensure that all areas are well maintained and presented.
Liaise and communicate regularly with all operation departments within the hotel to ensure that the engineering department is fully integrated, approachable and aware of any maintenance and safety issues as they arise.
To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments/ areas if required, to meet business demands and guest service needs.

About you

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

Electrical or Mechanical UK trade qualification.
Experience in a luxury hospitality environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex engineering issues promptly and effectively, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted hotel operations.
In-depth understanding of local and industry-specific regulations and compliance standards related to building codes, safety protocols, and environmental regulations, ensuring the hotel meets all legal requirements.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with team members, other hotel departments, and external contractors. Ability to convey technical information in a clear and concise manner.
Possess advanced technical knowledge and expertise in engineering systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building management systems, ensuring the highest standards of maintenance and operation.

About the Benefits

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who like to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry. This includes…