Duty Engineer

Mandarin Oriental; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in scale VI of the Dutch Horeca CAO

Career progression

Discounted stays at properties

Supplements for staff meals

Travel allowance

F&B Discount Card

Discounted health insurance

Weekly yoga sessions

Job summary

The Mandarin Oriental in Amsterdam is seeking a Duty Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will be responsible for resolving technical failures, ensuring guest comfort, and supporting ongoing renovation efforts.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in hotels, with fundamental knowledge of electrical installations and plumbing. The position offers excellent career progression, learning opportunities, and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of work experience in a similar role, preferably in hotels.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical installations and plumbing.
• Ability to work independently and learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical failures and perform inspections.
• Help guests with technical concerns promptly.
• Maintain lighting systems and repair kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate with third parties for repairs.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of electrical installations

Plumbing knowledge

Ability to work shifts

Good English communication

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium is looking for a Duty Engineer to join our Engineering team.

Mandarin Oriental is the award‑winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical failures, replace faulty parts and perform complete technical inspections within the hotel.
• Directly help hotel guests, addressing their technical concerns promptly and ensuring their comfort.
• Troubleshoot plumbing problems, repair kitchen equipment, manage various installations and maintain lighting systems.
• Support ongoing renovation efforts, collaborating with third‑party companies for major repairs and conducting preventive maintenance throughout the hotel.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of work experience in a similar role (preferably in hotels).
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical installations and plumbing.
• Ability to work independently and learn on the job.
• A good level of English.
• Flexibility to work shifts during both days and evenings, on weekdays and weekends.

Benefits

• A salary in scale VI of the Dutch Horeca CAO.
• Excellent career progression with an iconic, luxury, global hotel brand.
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all levels of staff, with targeted development programmes to get you ready for the next step in your career.
• Discounted stays at our beautiful properties across the Group.
• Multiple additional benefits, such as supplemented staff meals, uniform/laundry service, ticket raffles and a 50 % contribution to your pension fund.
• Travel allowance of €0,21 per kilometer for distances of 5 kilometers or more.
• F&B Discount Card – discounts at restaurants at high‑end hotels in Amsterdam.
• Discounted collective health insurance and weekly yoga sessions with our personal trainers.

Our teams consist of a diverse group of talented people with a wide range of backgrounds and specialties. This committed team is united by an open work culture that celebrates individuality, emphasises performance and encourages everyone to achieve their full potential. Sustainable practices are woven into every layer of our company.