Shift Engineer – Hotel Engineering

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Shift Engineer to join our hotel’s engineering team. You will be responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining all engineering systems during your shift, ensuring guest comfort and safety. The role requires quick response to maintenance requests and coordination with the wider engineering staff.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, firefighting and water‑treatment systems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guest rooms and hotel departments.
• Carry out preventive maintenance according to the schedule.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical and plumbing faults during the shift.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and fire regulations at all times.
• Record all activities, breakdowns and corrective actions in the logbook/system.
• Coordinate shift handover with other engineering team members.
• Supervise technicians and contractors on duty when required.
• Report major issues, safety hazards or equipment failures to the Chief Engineer immediately.
• Support energy‑saving initiatives and proper use of hotel resources.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering field.
• 2–3 years of experience in hotel engineering or facility maintenance (hotel experience preferred).
• Good knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing and general maintenance.
• Familiarity with safety standards and emergency procedures.

Required skills

• HVAC
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing
• Firefighting systems
• Water treatment systems