Shift Engineer

Location: London, E14

Country: United Kingdom

Job Description

Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection is on the lookout for a Shift Engineer to join the team!

Join the excitement and become part of the team at Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection by IHG – a landmark addition to the capital’s luxury lifestyle scene.

As a highly motivated Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for keeping a world‑class luxury environment running safely, efficiently, and reliably around the clock. You will ensure the seamless operation of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and life‑safety systems throughout the hotel, applying strong engineering discipline, proactive fault‑finding, and an unwavering commitment to guest comfort and statutory compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating, monitoring, diagnosing, and repairing core building infrastructure systems including AHUs, FCUs, chillers, VRF, boilers, pumps, MCC panels, and wider central plant
• Adjusting and optimising BMS controls to maintain comfort conditions and energy efficiency
• Carrying out L8 water hygiene tasks in line with compliance and planned schedules
• Delivering both planned preventive maintenance and fast, effective response to engineering requests
• Supporting statutory inspections and maintaining accurate engineering records
• Performing first‑line diagnostics, isolations, and safety‑critical interventions
• Maintaining plant rooms and technical areas to high safety and housekeeping standards
• Assisting the Maintenance Manager with in‑room maintenance to protect the guest experience
• Responding swiftly and professionally to emergencies such as power outages, HVAC failures, or fire alarm activations

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Strong background in building services operations within a complex, highly serviced environment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and O & M manuals
• Proven problem‑solving skills and confidence making decisions under pressure
• Clear and professional communication skills in written and spoken English
• Solid understanding of statutory compliance and health and safety obligations
• 5 years’ experience in luxury hotels, hospitality, or five‑star environments
• Familiarity with premium guest‑service expectations

Benefits

• Financial security – A competitive salary, guaranteed hours, a free meal on shift, paid holidays
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world. IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer
• Colleague perks – worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F & B whilst on employee rate, generous friends and family rate, discounts through our portal on supermarkets, experiences and retailers
• Wellbeing – employee assistance programme available 24/7 and much more

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits and opportunities designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth.

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

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.