Assistant Chief Engineer in Edinburgh

Assistant Chief Engineer in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Blade Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the Chief Engineer in maintaining luxury hotel operations and ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Company: Join a prestigious hotel near Edinburgh Waverley station with a focus on excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, discounts, pension scheme, and extensive learning opportunities.
  • Other info: Enjoy social events, recognition programs, and career growth in a supportive team.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team ensuring top-notch service in a luxury environment.
  • Qualifications: 3 years experience in hotel maintenance, ideally in plumbing or electrical engineering.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

An exciting opportunity at a luxury hotel near Edinburgh Waverley station, which is currently looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

Job Duties:

  • Supporting our Chief Engineer to ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the maintenance and engineering department.
  • Assisting in maintaining our building systems to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Ensuring full compliance with industry standards and internal regulations, including statutory requirements related to building operations.
  • Supporting health and safety standards to provide a safe environment for all occupants.
  • Ensuring that emergency lighting is tested and maintained in accordance with regulations.
  • Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of Legionella awareness and relevant health and safety legislation.
  • Supervising and coordinating preventive maintenance work while conducting regular safety and maintenance inspections across the hotel.
  • Coordinating and supervising contractors to ensure services are delivered efficiently and to the highest quality under the guidance of our Chief Engineer.

Job Requirements:

  • Proven 3 years of experience as an assistant maintenance engineer in a luxury hotel environment (ideally qualified in plumbing or electrical engineering).
  • Proficient use of maintenance and building management systems.
  • Extensive technical knowledge in air conditioning, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
  • A strong commitment to delivering excellence and ensuring quality service in all interactions.
  • Teamwork collaboration is essential for providing seamless service to our clients and ensuring that we meet our goals.
  • Excellent customer service skills, strong problem-solving abilities.

Job Location: The assistant chief engineer will work near Edinburgh Waverley Station EH1 3EG, United Kingdom.

Job Offer:

  • Permanente £45k gross per annum.
  • 40 hours over five days including weekends.
  • Role will receive discretionary service charge (qualified estimate of £7k gross per annum).
  • Occupational Pension Scheme.
  • Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels.
  • 50% discount on food and beverages.
  • 25% discount on Spa Treatments.
  • 20% discount on Health Spa products.
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities.
  • Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms.
  • Social activities and events.
  • Recognition programs.
  • Annual awards.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Local Retailer Discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.

Team Structure:

  • Reports directly to Chief Engineer.
  • Will support the management of: One supervisor, Five permanent/One part-time engineers, One administrator, Four painters.

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We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Chief Engineer in Edinburgh

Building Management Systems
Air Conditioning Systems
Plumbing
Refrigeration Systems
Boiler Systems
Health and Safety Compliance
Legionella Awareness