Shift Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Luxury 5* Corporate Hotel brand, Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel in Canary Wharf, East London.

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and ProactiveShift Engineerto be a part of our main central Mechanical Hub the Hotel, the Engineering Department.

Set within the historic wharfs and quays of East London, Canary Riverside Plaza is the only five-star independent hotel in Canary Wharf. The 142 spacious guest rooms and suites make for an incredibly comfortable stay, be it for business or leisure, offering stunning views of the River Thames and city beyond. Enjoy the full five-star experience with access to the adjacent Health Club and Spa or indulge with afternoon tea on the sun-filled terrace at the Quadrato Restaurant and Lounge.

Quadrato Restaurant and Lounge offers Italian inspired menus with flavours that are light, fresh and quintessentially Italian. The incredible view of the River Thames and London skyline are best enjoyed from the elegant terrace or on colder days, the soaring windows of the restaurant. The adjacent Quadrato Bar & Lounge offers an array of signature cocktails, wine, beer and spirits and is the perfect place for pre-dinner drinks or a night cap.

Adjacent to the hotel, all guests enjoy complimentary access to a five-star Health Club. Set on the River Thames, the club offers three floors of expansive fitness facilities, including a sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pools and a 20 metre infinity edge lap pool.

Wonderful Benefits on joining Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel as Shift Engineer:

Competitive Salary of £29,000.00 Per Annum.

28 Days Holidays (including Bank Holidays) with additional days given for Length of Service.

Delicious selections of healthy Complimentary Meals with Deserts on Duty served in the Staff Restaurant, The Cube.

Uniforms provided and laundered.

Excellent Training and Development opportunities.

Food and Beverage Discounts in our Quadrato Restaurant and Lounge.

Employee Room Rates and excellent Room Rates for friends and family.

Excellent Training and Development opportunities in addition to Career Planning with platform Flow Hospitality.

Company Pension (Ageon) scheme after 3 months service.

Recommend a Friend Scheme.

Employee of the Month Awards with excellent Staff Recognition Awards.

Annual Staff Party.

Key qualities we are looking from the Shift Engineer:

As Shift Engineer, reporting into the Hotel Maintenance Manager, you will be working with a dedicated team of skilled Shift Engineers where all of you will be responsible for carrying out generalist Maintenance work around the Hotel property.

The ideal candidate will have the following Skills and Knowledge:

Must have a minimum of 2-3 years experience within a similar Maintenance / Engineering role within the Hospitality Hotel Industry

Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations including emergency out of hours if required.

Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Basic computer skills and relevant programs like outlook for communication

Good communication skills

Positive attitude

Commitment to delivering a high level of Guest Service.

Excellent grooming standards

First Aid & Health & Safety qualifications would be advantageous.

The main responsibilities for this role would include:

Conducting the general repairs of the electrical, mechanical, air-conditioning/refrigeration, kitchen equipment, plumbing and decoration works.

Ensuring that all PPM works are completed on schedule and compliant with all safety regulations.

Regular H&S checks including weekly fire alarm tests, emergency lighting, ladders and highchairs checks.

Reviewing and updating Opera system for issues and prioritising tasks.

Carrying out routine inspections of vital operational machinery, equipment, lighting, and toilets.

Ordering spare-parts and other maintenance consumables within provided budget.

Providing access and assistance for the external contractors.

Liaison with the Engineering Supervisors and Maintenance Manager on any outstanding issues.

Liaison and communication with the Hotel General Manager, Hotel Operations Manager and Operational Heads of Department Managers on general repairs and maintenance.

Being part of the small team, you will demonstrate excellent knowledge and dedicated behaviour.

The successful candidate will be highly professional, have excellent communication skills, be well presented and understand the importance of exceptional Guest Service.

This is a great opportunity to join our 5* Luxury Hotel and work in a friendly and professional environment. If you feel you are ready to make yourself a great career, we look forward to receiving your application.

In line with the requirements of The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility at the Recruitment Interviewing process.

Two Satisfactory References from your Current / Previous Employers will be required once a Successful Offer of Employment has been made.

We do not offer Sponsorshipand support from Recruitment Agencies arenotrequiredat this present time.

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