Assistant Chief Engineer

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hotel chain in Brighton is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to manage maintenance and ensure guest safety. Responsibilities include daily checks, emergency programs, and renovation coordination. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and team management experience. Benefits include discounted hotel stays, competitive salary (£36,000 – £38,000), and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Uniform provided and laundered

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Growth opportunities

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays

Discounted dental and health coverage

Discounted car parking

Temporary accommodation for relocation

Qualifications

• Strong background in Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of 4-pipe FCU system.
• Experience with boilers and CHP.

Responsibilities

• Manage all maintenance work within the hotel.
• Conduct daily checks around the hotel.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment.
• Ensure safety compliance and conduct safety inspections.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

4-pipe FCU system

Centralised HVAC

Boilers and CHP

Compliance knowledge

Team management

Project management

Stock management

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Chief Engineer (HOT0C8OH)

Job Number

HOT0C8OH

Location

DoubleTree Brighton Metropole, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FU

About the Hotel

The DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole is located on the vibrant Brighton seafront in a beautiful 1890s building. The hotel has 321 guest bedrooms, 24 meeting rooms, 3 restaurants, a health club with an indoor pool and sauna.

About the Role

We’re seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to manage all maintenance work within the hotel, ensuring exceptional guest识 and member experience. The role involves daily checks, equipment repair, renovation coordination and emergency program development.

Salary

£36,000 – £38,000 per annum.

Benefits

• Uniform provided and laundered
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Growth opportunities: personal development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• Chance to make a difference through corporate responsibility programmes (https://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights and 50% off food and beverages
• High street discounts through Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays, increasing to up to 33 days annually
• Discounted dental and health coverage
• Discounted car parking
• Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation if relocating, at a discounted rate
• Modern and inclusive team member areas

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all maintenance issues within the hotel.
• Perform daily checks around the hotel.
• Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair mechanical equipment.
• Build good relationships with internal and external customers.
• Maintain all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure safe condition and address any unsafe situations.
• Develop, implement and direct all emergency programmes.
• Implement and manage energy conservation programmes squads to minimise expenses.
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define cost and scope, and oversee contractors and subcontractors to ensure quality and cost‑effectiveness.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure health and safety of the hotel.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections and train employees accordingly.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of 4‑pipe FCU system.
• Knowledge of Centralised HVAC with chillers.
• Experience with boilers and CHP.
• Compliance knowledge.
• Managed a team of at least 5 people.
• Managed small projects.
• Proficiency in stock management and ordering.

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