Shift Engineer (Heating and Ventilation) – London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf

Overview

As a Shift Engineer – Heating and Ventilation, you ensure guest comfort and safe, efficient HVAC operation across the hotel. You’ll diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, and respond to breakdowns and guest requests as part of the Engineering team. This role focuses on HVAC systems, fan coil units, and air handling equipment to improve energy efficiency and reliability. It offers a structured schedule with occasional cover to meet hotel demands. You will work closely with colleagues and contractors to uphold service standards.

Pay / Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension scheme participation
• Life Assurance coverage
• Free meals while on duty
• Complimentary gym access
• Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, fan coil units and associated equipment
• Diagnose faults and perform first-line repairs to heating, cooling and ventilation systems
• Monitor and maintain guestroom comfort by resolving temperature, airflow and ventilation issues
• Support seasonal HVAC changeovers and ensure systems operate safely and efficiently
• Respond promptly to guest requests, maintenance issues and emergency breakdowns
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and manage stock levels of essential HVAC parts
• Support general engineering and building maintenance activities across the hotel
• Follow all health, safety and compliance procedures, ensuring a safe working environment at all times
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contractors to deliver excellent operational and guest service standards

Key requirements

• Previous experience working within a hotel engineering department or a similar maintenance environment
• Experience or knowledge of HVAC systems, including fan coil units, air handling units and heating and cooling equipment
• Good understanding of fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance and general building services
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good level of spoken and written English
• Commitment to delivering excellent guest service while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism

• Strong communication
• Problem-solving
• Proactive and reliable
• HVAC systems
• Fan coil units
• Air handling units

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