Junior Maintenance Engineer – Restaurant Operations

About the role

The Junior Maintenance Engineer supports the upkeep of restaurant locations by working closely with technicians and the Maintenance Supervisor. The role ensures that equipment and facilities remain operational, safe, and cost‑effective.

Key responsibilities

• Follow up on daily maintenance activities across restaurant branches with technicians and the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Monitor and track lead time for maintenance requests and ensure timely closure.
• Assist in preparing and executing preventive maintenance schedules for all restaurant equipment (HVAC, kitchen equipment, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Coordinate urgent and breakdown maintenance to minimise downtime in restaurant operations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are properly recorded and reported.
• Monitor technicians’ petty cash, ensuring proper usage and documentation.
• Assist in tracking and controlling the maintenance budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Support store openings, relocations and remodelings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field.
• 1–3 years of maintenance experience, preferably in restaurants, food & beverage, or retail.
• Strategic thinking, ability to drive vision and purpose, manage change and develop talent.

Required skills

• HVAC systems maintenance
• Kitchen equipment maintenance
• Electrical systems maintenance
• Plumbing systems maintenance
• Preventive maintenance planning and scheduling
• Maintenance budgeting and cost tracking