WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE. - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.
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\n\nCompetitive salary up to £38k DOE\nFree and healthy meals when on duty\nGrow your Career Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career\nA chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)\nTeam Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)\nTeam Member Referral Program\nHigh street discounts: with Perks at Work\nHoliday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)\nDiscounted dental and health cover\nFree Parking\nFree Taxi between 12am and 6am\nGuest Experience Day after successfully passing probation\nModern and inclusive Team Member’s area\n\nA Chief Engineer will manage the Engineering Team to efficiently maintain all hotel operations such that safety, security, conversation, and compliance are ensured at the highest levels.
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What will I be doing?
As Chief Engineer, you are responsible for the effective management of all engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel, including energy conservation. You are also responsible for the development of the Engineering Team and staying abreast of compliance regulations and procedures in the field of Engineering, as required for hotel standards. Specifically, a Chief Engineer will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
\n\nLead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules\nCommunicate with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for Guest rooms and public areas\nDevelop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of Guests and Team Members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property\nCommunicate with Government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations\nPrepare Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets for Engineering\nPerform daily checks around the hotel\nConduct lift emergency release procedures as required\nDiagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel\nEnsure good relationships are built with internal and external customers\nMaintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise\nDevelop, implement, and direct all emergency programs\nDevelop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses \nCoordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost effectively\nPerform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned\nIdentify and introduce environmentally-friendly systems and equipment\nMonitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives\nManage all Team Member related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation\nWhat are we looking for?
A Chief Engineer serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
\n\nAdvanced knowledge of building management/engineering\nA degree in Engineering or similar\nExposure to budgeting and basic accounting\nPositive attitude\nGood communication skills\nCommitted to delivering a high level of customer service\nStrong leadership skills and previous experience of managing a team\nExcellent grooming standards\nFlexibility to respond to a range of different work situations\nAbility to work under pressure\nAbility to work on their own\nPrevious experience of facilities management\nProficient, at an advanced level, with computers and relevant computer programs\n\nIt would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
\n\nFirst Aid\nQualification in engineering field\n\n