Job Description

We are looking for a Shift Engineer to join our Maintenance Team. The Shift Engineer will provide maintenance services to the hotel, with specific focus on preventative maintenance in all bedrooms, public and back of house areas.

Strand Palace Hotel is right in the centre of London with 788 bedrooms, a restaurant and bars.

Why joining the Strand Palace Team - Benefits and perks

• Working at Strand Palace has its perks. As part of our team, you\'ll have access to a range and benefits, including:
• Attractive and competitive salary
• Life assurance cover & 5% Pension scheme
• Up to 33 days Incremental holiday
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Industry specific, external training including apprenticeships.
• \'Introduce a Friend\' scheme - \xc2\xa3300 for junior role, \xc2\xa3500 for supervisory and above
• Free dry cleaning and uniform laundering
• Discounts in our restaurants and bars and room rates for you, your friends and family
• Discounted room rates at L&R Hotels + discounts on 2500 independant hotels worldwide.
• Complimentary meals on duty, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Long service awards and Recognition Awards
• Employee of the month - \xc2\xa3250 worth of Experience Days in London
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised external social activities
• Internal social events including quarterly team get togethers
• Paid volunteering day and fund raising activities
• \xc2\xbd day off paid on your birthday
• Free Healthcare Cashback plan - Bupa
• 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme

The ideal Shift Engineer

• Proactive approach, with excellent time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Available to work a shift pattern that covers days & nights.
• Works well in a team but it self motivated and does not need much instruction
• Preferably have experience working in a hotel environment
• Must have previous engineering experience

Key Responsibilities of Shift Engineer

• To provide maintenance services to the hotel, with specific focus on preventative maintenance in all public and back of house areas within the Hotel
• To maintain, repair and replace ceiling tiles, lighting, signance, carpet, doors, telephones and general decoration, and any other necessary works within the corridors
• To maintain, repoar and replace window parts, portable appliances, tiling, bathroom facilities and general decor within the bedroom
• PAT testing
• To complete all necessary statutory requirements within allocated areas, and complete necessary records of work completed and findings
• To maintain a high level of customer service when dealing with any problems/requests, and complete work and reports in a prompt and efficient manner
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for staff and guests and ensure all audits, both internal and external are carried out to a satisfactory level
• To liase with contractors on site, ensuring they are signed in, and have completed all necessary permits to work, and that relevant staff are aware that contractors are on site
• To check back of house regularly and any maintenance problems are corrected, in addition to handling any extra problems reported during the shift
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other departments to ensure all issues/queries are dealt with professionally

Working with us

The team at the Strand Palace is very diverse. From newcomers making their way to the industry to some of the most experienced professionals in London. We promote a strong culture where quality interaction, excellent service and fun dominates our day to day. We described ourselves as confident, create, knowledgeable, agile, and personable. If these traits resonate with your own personality, then Strand Palace is for you.

If this sounds right for you, please apply now to join our great team.

Strand Palace Hotel