Duty Engineer

The Peninsula London is seeking to hire a Duty Engineer who will take pride in ensuring the good maintenance of the Hotel and the Residences through carrying out day to day tasks and projects providing excellent service to our guests and colleagues.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel in London

• Market-leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits

• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key accountabilities

• Ensure Engineering maintenance requests are carried out in a timely manner to a good standard in accordance with established policies and procedures, maintenance programme and operation schedule including but not limited to: House Rules and Regulation, Health and Safety, Emergency Response and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Participate and contribute to daily team pre-shift briefings to ensure seamless communication and optimum operating performance.

• Closely monitor and control all operating parameters of guest rooms and public area building services system to ensure high efficiency of utilization and reports to the Director of Engineering and/or Assistant Director of Engineering any deviation from the permitted parameter without any delays.

• Cooperate and co-ordinate with all engineers and external contractors whenever necessary and interacts with other departments to provide additional or specialized guest services.

General requirements

• Minimum 3 years in a similar role within a similar environment.

• Trade certified or NVQ level Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

• Good understanding of building service and relevant rules & regulations.

• Ability to communicate effectively. Good problem-solving skills, organised and detail oriented.

• Fluent English communication proficiency.

• This position requires the fulfilment of night shift duties based on the operational needs of the business. The ability and willingness to work during these hours is a necessary condition of employment.

At the Peninsula London, we look after:

Your financial wellbeing:

• Excellent salary package 
• Generous service charge distributed equitably to all colleagues
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced company contribution on pension plan

Your medical care:

• Medical cash plans including optical and dental coverage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave plan

Your daily health routine:

• State of the art heart of house facilities including a gym, fitness classes, relaxation room, contemplation room and nursing mothers’ room
• Colleague restaurant with healthy and balanced 24/7 food offerings
• On-site occupational health and safety nurse and wellbeing education sessions

Other perks:

• High street and online shopping discounts
• Rewards and recognition initiatives
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.

Ideally situated in the heart of Belgravia, with views over Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. The newly built hotel, impeccably designed to harmonise with surrounding heritage buildings is just moments away from the city’s most iconic attractions, including Three Royal Parks, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, and Big Ben. Its 190 light-filled guest rooms and suites have been exquisitely designed by Peter Marino; its gathering spaces include several world-class restaurants and bars, including Brooklands helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Director Claude Bosi; the idyllic Peninsula Spa, and a luxury retail arcade.