Hotel Shift Engineer

Dorchester Hotel Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain is seeking a Shift Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of hotel facilities. This role requires high energy, creativity, and the ability to manage repairs and conduct routine maintenance. Ideal candidates will have ONC/HNC qualifications and knowledge of building services. The hotel offers a supportive environment with various employee benefits, encouraging team collaboration and respect for individual personalities.

Benefits

Employee Introductory Scheme

Team awards and incentives

Contributory pension scheme

Complimentary meals while on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Occupational Health support

Qualifications

• Experience in a luxury 5* hotel is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk assessments.
• Capability to manage repairs and perform maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage repairs and respond to daily engineering issues.
• Perform proactive routine maintenance and inspections.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure service alignment.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

ONC / HNC or City & Guilds Building Services qualifications

Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering qualifications

Tools

BMS controls

Heating & air conditioning equipment

Plumbing

Job description

OurShift Engineer is essential for the day to day running of our hotel! Though skillfully trained, they never lose sight of their ultimate reasonability, to create lifelong memories for our guests.

What you'll get

• Very generous Employee Introductory Scheme offered
• Team members' awards and incentives schemes
• Contributory pension scheme entitlement from date of commencement
• Online benefits & discounts
• Life assurance cover for all team members
• Uniform laundered complimentary
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty at our team members' restaurants
• Cycle to work scheme
• Occupational Health, including subsidised massage treatments and health clinics
• Social events throughout the year - including our winter ball, summer party and regular pub quizzes!

What you'll do

A day in the life of our Shift Engineer demands high levels of energy. They need consistency even though the days are never alike; and creativity to tackle daily adventures. Listing all of the contributions that our Shift Engineer accomplishes would be lengthy but the list below is essential to know.

• Our Shift Engineer are responsible for managing repairs, either in person or through subcontractors, respond to daily engineering issues and perform proactive routine maintenance and equipment inspection, being fully aware of Health & Safety legislation.
• Our values of Personality, Passion, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. The purpose ofour Handymen is to live their behaviours to continue to create our legacy.
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. Our Shift Engineer must communicate with other departments and extended hotel team in order to ensure the alignment remains. Especially through working closely with our Housekeeping teams to provide the best service around our hotel.

What you'll bring

• All of our employees are ambassadors of our Vision, Values and culture. Our Shift Engineers do this with all they do.
• We encourage the unique personalities and passions of our employees, working together; as a team, a hotel and Collection.
• Our guests forge our legacy. Knowing and understanding them is our goal, valuing kindness over process.
• In a fast-moving world, we remain consistent and relevant, requiring flexibility from everyone on the team.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. Our Shift Engineer must feel comfortable communicating in this language.
• Previous experience in a luxury 5* hotel is beneficial but not essential.
• ONC / HNC or City & Guilds Building Services qualifications.
• Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering qualifications.
• Experience within Building services & controls.
• Knowledge of BMS controls, heating & air conditioning equipment and the general functioning of equipment such as plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical and TV controls.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk assessments.

Job Location

United Kingdom

Reference

2026-6028

Our Hotels

We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process, such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself, please email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process. Please note that we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries about update

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