Shift Engineer (Hospitality/Hotel)

Randstad Construction and Property; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and property firm in London is seeking a proactive Shift Engineer to join their maintenance team at a busy hotel. The role requires strong skills in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, ensuring guest comfort and safety through effective maintenance. Candidates should have prior experience in hospitality, relevant qualifications, and an essential 18th Edition certification. This is a hands-on role with varied responsibilities including HVAC maintenance and general repairs.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a hospitality/hotel environment.
• 18th Edition certification is essential.
• Minimum 2 years post qualification hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems effectively.
• Carry out electrical fault-finding and repairs.
• Service and repair mechanical plants.
• Address plumbing issues and conduct routine water hygiene checks.
• Handle general fabric maintenance tasks.
• Respond to maintenance requests from guests and staff professionally.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical systems maintenance

Electrical systems maintenance

Plumbing maintenance

HVAC systems maintenance

General fabric maintenance

Education

C&G/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing & Heating

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Shift Engineer to join the maintenance team at a busy 180-bed hotel in London. This is a multi-skilled role for a hands-on individual with a strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with general fabric maintenance. You will be responsible for ensuring the comfort and safety of guests and staff by providing timely and effective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• PPM and Reactive Maintenance: Perform both scheduled planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on all hotel systems to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• HVAC Systems: Maintain and troubleshoot a range of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, including AHUs and FCUs, to ensure guest comfort.
• Electrical Maintenance: Carry out electrical fault-finding and repairs on power, lighting, and distribution systems.
• Mechanical Systems: Service and repair mechanical plant, including pumps, motors, boilers and cooling towers.
• Plumbing & Water Systems: Address plumbing issues such as leaks, blockages, and repairs to sanitary ware. Conduct routine water hygiene checks.
• General Fabric Maintenance: Handle minor carpentry, painting, and general repairs to maintain the hotel's appearance and functionality.
• Guest & Staff Liaison: Respond to all maintenance requests from guests and hotel staff in a professional and timely manner.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standard.

Requirements

• Previous maintenance expeirence in hospitality/hotel environment (essential)
• 18th Edition (essential)
• C&G/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing & Heating
• 2 years min. post qualification hands-on experience

Other Information

Full right to work in the UK. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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