Blade Recruitment
Assistant Chief Engineer
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An exciting opportunity at a luxury hotel near Edinburgh Waverley station
The hotel is currently looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.
Job Duties
Assistant Chief Engineer in supporting our Chief Engineer to ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the maintenance and engineering department. It is crucial that we work together to uphold the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction throughout our operations.
- 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.
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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
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The assistant chief engineer will work near Edinburgh Waverley Station EH1 3EG, United Kingdom.
Job Offer
Working with us provides access to the following benefits:
- Permanent
- £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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