Duty Engineer

We are currently looking for apassionate, proactive, and technically skilled Engineering professionalwho takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational efficiency while supporting an exceptional guest experience.

As aDuty Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the hotel’smechanical, electrical, HVAC, and technical systems. You will oversee maintenance activities, respond to operational requirements, and lead the Engineering team on duty to ensure that equipment and facilities remain safe, reliable, and well maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the hotel’spreventive and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to the required standards.
• Monitor the operation and maintenance ofHVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other technical systems and equipment.
• Ensure the preventive maintenance schedule is strictly followed and that accurate maintenance records are maintained for future reference.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment, plant rooms, and hotel facilities to identify potential issues and ensure timely corrective action.
• Support and maintain high standards ofhealth, safety, fire safety, and operational complianceacross the property.
• Respond promptly to technical issues and emergency maintenance requirements to minimize disruption to guests and hotel operations.
• Coordinate closely with other departments to understand their maintenance requirements and ensure satisfaction with thequality and timely completion of work.
• Assign and distribute daily tasks to Engineering team members according to theirskills, capabilities, and operational priorities.
• Supervise work performed by the team and ensure repairs and maintenance activities meet the hotel’s required standards.
• Support the development and delivery ofdepartmental training programmes, encouraging team members to develop technical knowledge and multi-skilling capabilities.
• Monitor the proper use of tools, equipment, materials, and spare parts while helping to control wastage and maintenance costs.
• Maintain clear communication with the Engineering leadership team regardingtechnical concerns, pending repairs, emergencies, and operational priorities.
• Lead by example and contribute to asafe, efficient, reliable, and guest-focused Engineering operation.

Requirements

Education, Qualifications & Experience

You should ideally hold adegree or diploma in Mechanical Engineeringor a related engineering discipline, with previous experience in a similar role, preferably within thehotel or hospitality industry.

You should have solid technical knowledge of theoperation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems and equipment. The ability to diagnose faults, identify root causes, and carry out or coordinate effective corrective action is essential.

A good command ofEnglish, both written and spoken, is required, together with strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Previous experience insupervising an Engineering or Maintenance teamwill be an advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be aself-motivated, hands-on, and technically capable professionalwith a proactive, reliable, and flexible approach to work.

You should be able to adapt quickly tounexpected technical and operational challenges, prioritize maintenance requirements effectively, and remain calm and solution-focused under pressure. Strong attention to detail, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead and support the Engineering team are essential for success in this role.

You should possess the following key competencies:

• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising Operations
• Supervising People
• Teamwork
• Understanding Differences
• Understanding Hotel Operations