Shift Engineer / Property Maintenance Officer - London

Imperial London Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned family-run hotel group seeks a Shift Engineer/Property Maintenance Officer for their Bedford Hotel in London. You will ensure the hotel's infrastructure is well-maintained for an exceptional guest experience. Responsibilities include building repairs, overseeing maintenance tasks, and collaborating with the front-of-house team in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday pro-rata

Free meals on duty

Uniform & dry-cleaning

Employee recognition

Employee awards

Social events

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan / Travelcard Loan

50% discount for friends and family on hotel rooms

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Property Maintenance or a similar role.
• Proactive approach to maintaining high standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily maintenance tasks and ensuring high standards.
• General building repairs, minor electrical work, and carpentry.
• Coordinating with front of house team to manage requests.

Skills

Problem-solving

Proactive Safety Maintenance

Team Player

Communication

Tools

Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Shift Engineer / Property Maintenance Officer - London

Shift Engineer /Property Maintenance Officer

Imperial London Hotels Group based at Bedford Hotel

40 hours a week (5/7 days a week Flexibility is required)

• Are you a skilled Shift Engineer or Property Maintenance Officer?
• Are you passionate about prioritising health, safety, and efficiency in everything you do?
• Are you ready to challenge the traditional hospitality mentality and put people and quality at the heart of your work?

If so, we'dloveto hear from you!

We're seeking a Shift Engineer based in our Bedford Hotel to join our dedicated property maintenance team. Our maintenance team are never short of something to do. Working with the Maintenance Manager, you are responsible for making sure our hotels and other buildings are well presented and maintained at all times to ensure we deliver an exceptional experience for our guests. You will be responsible for overseeing various daily maintenance tasks, ensuring that guest bedrooms are well-maintained and consistently presented in immaculate condition.

Why Join Us?

No two days are ever the same in this role, though some of your key duties will include: general building repairs, minor electrical work, painting, carpentry work, outdoor landscaping and grounds maintenance, testing and monitoring the BMS and supervising contractors where necessary.

You'll coordinate your daily tasks and any other scheduled maintenance activity with your front of house team to ensure requests are managed promptly and in a timely manner whilst operating in a safe and efficient way according to all H&S legislation and company policy.

Nestled in the heart of London, Bloomsbury. Our Bedford Hotel with 184 rooms. It's a magical place to be, offering a ground-floor restaurant bar, a secret garden and two naturally designed event spaces.

What we're looking for:

• 2 years of experience in Property Maintenance or a similar role.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive approach to maintaining high standards of safety and functionality.
• Team player who thrives in a busy environment.
• Experience with maintenance management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Desirable Skills (Not required but a plus):

• Certifications in Facilities Management, Health & Safety, or related fields.
• Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives.

What you'll get in return:

• 28 Days Holiday pro-rata increasing with length of service up to 33 days
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform & dry-cleaning
• 300 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee recognition
• Employee awards
• Social events
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan / Travelcard Loan
• 50% discount to friends and family in our hotels on hotel rooms & 20% discount in our restaurants (subject to availability)
• Local discounts at Gym, Dry Cleaners, Bowling and Restaurant outlets
• Shopping discounts across several high-street brands and online retailers (via Each Person)
• Nursery Scheme via Each Person (subject to eligibility)
• Early Pay - Instantly access a portion of the pay you've already earned
• Employee Assistance Programme- Supported by Hospitality Action

You can explore additional benefits here:

About Us:

With a 185-year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long-standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We have big plans for growth, and we need someone who shares our excitement for the future, whilst upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth, and pride.

We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company with over 185 years of history. We're rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team.

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