At Kimpton Fitzroy London, we are looking for a Shift Engineer to join our amazing team.
A “London Hotel Like No Other,” Kimpton Fitzroy London is an iconic 19th-century building which meets the London of today: From the outside, this landmark building, which occupies the eastern side of Bloomsbury’s Russell Square, looks every bit the part of grande dame. Inside, though, contemporary interiors beckon the discerning traveller to settle in and stay a while. Want to be part of this Lifestyle Luxury property?
As a Shift Engineer, we will support you to:
- Be yourself - bringing the real you to work, with your unique personality we want you to be who you are!
- Lead yourself – we trust you to make decisions and exert your creativity in order to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections, we trust you to do right!
- Make it count – you matter, and we will provide you with all the tools you need in order to create ridiculously personalised experiences for our guests every day!
As an integral role within the business, the Shift Engineer will maintain all health and safety records (fire pumps test, emergency generator test, fire alarm test etc), manage engineering contractors during out of hours shift and report shortfalls in performance. Ensure mechanical & electrical equipment operates to optimum efficiency, Carryout planned preventative maintenance schedules and ensure tools are returned after use. Maintain all records of the water treatment for steam, hot water domestic, cold water domestic, heating, and cooling system ensuring the correct amount of chemicals are always used. Respond to all guest engineering requests while on shift be a member of the hotel emergency response team including attending to emergency lift release requests and supporting guest during emergency situations. Support the Rooms Technicians, identify and report potential energy saving initiatives whilst maintaining a safe environment for themselves their colleagues and our Guests.
Critical Expertise & Recent experience:
- Experience and knowledgeable on Electrical and Mechanical systems
- Good knowledge of Building Services, Air Handling Unit pumps, pipework lay out etc.
- Experience in having responsibility for testing and record keeping for fire, life, and safety systems, taking remedial action on any Plant, Gas and Air Ventilation equipment in line with legal requirements and safety standards.
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
- Trained in and application of IHG Way of Preventative Maintenance.
- Knowledge of appropriate hotel systems to support operational processes such as service optimization tool (Quore/Hotsos/Knowcross) and the Building Management System.
- Has knowledge of appropriate brand standards relating to areas of accountability.
- Qualification in plumbing or electricity is essential.
We are committed to offer and provide our Shift Engineers with a competitive salary and a large range of benefits:
- £15.11 per hour (31,428.80 annual salary) plus great IHG perks!
- 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata) after further service. Plus, the opportunity to take part in volunteering days if you wish to do so.
- We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance.
- Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual.
- Subsidised childcare support.
- Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
- Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
- Don’t forget, bring your friends, and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!
Kimpton Fitzroy London is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues – we call it the Stay Human project. What more you ask? We have been named ‘The plushest pet-friendly hotel,’ because our heartfelt connection does not end with humans, it is extended to our furry friends. Want to know more? Apply now as we would love to hear from you!
You are always welcome here!
We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days.
Please click ‘apply’ now!
You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
