Hotel Café Royal, an iconic

5-star luxury hotel

located near

Piccadilly Circus , is seeking an

Engineering Manager

to oversee the daily operations of our engineering team. The hotel features

159 rooms and suites , a world-class

spa with a swimming pool , and

five restaurants and bars . This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of all hotel facilities, maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and guest experience.Your RoleAs a

Shift Engineer

at Hotel Café Royal, you are the

custodian of our historic and contemporary space . You will play a vital role in maintaining the hotels infrastructure, ensuring all technical equipment, guest rooms, public spaces, plant areas, and spa facilities (wet and dry) are operating at optimal performance.You will work collaboratively within our

Engineering team , carrying out both

planned preventive maintenance (PPM)

and

reactive tasks

to consistently uphold the standards expected of a luxury hotel environmentfor the benefit of both our guests and our team.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out daily checks and maintenance on hotel plant, MEP systems, spa equipment, guest rooms, and back-of-house facilities.Respond promptly and professionally to engineering requests, faults, and breakdowns.Ensure that work orders are completed efficiently and recorded in accordance with internal systems and compliance standards.Support energy-saving initiatives and sustainability targets through proactive maintenance.Maintain accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.Perform general trade duties within your skillset (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.).Act as an ambassador for the Engineering department, delivering service with a high attention to detail and professionalism at all times.Work across a

12-hour, 4 on / 4 off shift rota , including

nights, weekends, and public holidays .Your ProfileProven experience

in a similar role within a hotel, luxury residential, or serviced buildingideally within a

5-star environment .Hold at least one of the following

Level 3 trade qualifications :Electrical InstallationPlumbing and HeatingAir Conditioning and RefrigerationMechanical EngineeringAdditional qualifications

in Health and Safety, Pool Plant Operations, or similar disciplines are

highly advantageous .Technically skilled, with a

hands-on and solutions-focused

approach to engineering challenges.Strong communication and teamwork skills; confident working with other departments and external contractors.Able to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.A

reasonable level of English

(spoken and written) is essential.Willing and able to work a

flexible shift pattern , including

12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays .BenefitsPay of £45,000 base including service chargeAccess to heavily discounted friends and family rooms ratesTwo complimentary rooms nights per yearUp to 50% colleagues discount in all our food and beverage outletsColleague wellness sessions in our Akasha spa each month including osteopath, podiatrist, yoga and fitness classes (as well as staff discounts on spa treatments)Regular social events, including our infamous Summer Party (August) and Black-Tie Annual Awards dinner (January)Christmas celebrations, including colleague lunch, childrens party and Christmas giftAutomatic membership of the companys life assurance scheme from day oneGenerous discounts on retail and dining in Central London through the West End Club appMental health support including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health champions in all departmentsA variety of external benefits including gym discounts and free eye testsCycle to work scheme and season ticket loanA wide range of both internal and external training and development programmes to support all of our colleagues career progressionThe usual bits and bobs such as free meals on duty, uniform laundry, pension and holiday

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