Shift Engineer, The Savoy

The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, is one of the world's most iconic hotels. A renowned leaders in the hospitality industry, The Savoy has a reputation for outstanding service and excellence. Originally built in 1889, the hotel has a rich history and has played host to royalty, world leaders and legends of the stage and screen. Today, colleagues pride themselves on being innovative and inspirational, delivering the very best in five star luxury. Passionate about developing and promoting talent, The Savoy offers unwavering support and recognition to colleagues, as well as having a very competitive benefits plan.

Salary: £41,527 plus £1,000 pa. service charge

Your purpose will be:
To assist with maintaining and improving the physical appearance and operational efficiency of the hotel including physical, mechanical, electrical and plumbing.

You will be accountable for:

• Identifying and carrying out all maintenance/redo requirements
• Keeping systems in top operating condition
• Maintaining highest standards for the maintenance and safe operation of issued tools and equipment
• Carrying out nightly plant checks/record and passing on to departmental leaders
• Identifying opportunities for engineering related improvements across the hotel

Your key responsibilities & contribution will be:

• To respond to all guest repair and departmental repair requests promptly
• To look after designated plant rooms report defects and keep clean
• To be first point of contact for other departments job requests
• To regularly check stock and to report to supervisors what needs ordering
• Communicate rooms and areas needing repair and time lines on how long the work will take 
• To meet all service standards in every guest interaction
• To keep all equipment and tools provided by the hotel are kept in good repair
• To work well alongside other departments and other colleagues within the department to ensure smooth running of the hotel
• Communicate any delays due to any unforeseen problems in a timely manner so expectations can be managed  
• To keep work areas clean and tidy at all times and use signage provided by the hotel
• Coverage of night shifts
• Maintaining a high standard of personal grooming and appearance 

What you will need to do in this role?

• 3 – 5 years engineering background
• Basic plumbing and electrical (supported by qualified electrician).
• Reasonable knowledge of BMS, training provided
• Reasonable knowledge of plant (AHUs, Boilers,Chillers, ect)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively with people of all levels
• Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships
• Ability to multi task and problem solve in a fast paced environment
• Keen eye for detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Proven organisational skills. Work well on your own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results
• Flexibility to work different shifts including night shifts  
   

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance
• 31 days of holiday including public holidays (increase to 33 days after 5 years)
• 50% discount at our iconic American & Beaufort Bars
• 50% discount at our world-famous Afternoon Tea
• 50% discount at our spa and florist
• Savoy hotel discount and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• 50% discount at Gordon Ramsay's River Restaurant and Savoy Grill
• 20% at Gordon Ramsay restaurants outside the hotel
• Cashback scheme for everyday wellbeing/healthcare expenses for all colleagues
• Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniform
• Colleague restaurant
• Colleague gym facility and gym membership discount
• Free stay at The Savoy after successful completion of probation
• Employee assistance program
• Cycle to work scheme