Shift Engineer - Royal National

40 hours a week (5/7 days a week Flexibility is required)

• Are you a skilled Shift Engineer or Property Maintenance Officer?
• Are you passionate about prioritising health, safety, and efficiency in everything you do?
• Are you ready to challenge the traditional hospitality mentality and put people and quality at the heart of your work?
If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're seeking a Trade Specialist to join our dedicated property maintenance team. As an essential member of the team, you will be responsible for overseeing various daily maintenance tasks, which could include but is not limited to carpentry, electrical or plumbing work, general building repair, painting, flooring and general facility repair, ensuring that guest bedrooms are well-maintained and consistently presented in immaculate condition. Why Join Us? We foster growth and development within our teams by offering additional training and support to help achieve our company's goals and objectives. Our focus is on empowering you to grow professionally and advance in your career. We offer a range of learning and development opportunities to enhance your expertise and expand your skill set. As the largest hotel in the UK, we boasts over 1,600 guest rooms. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities as you assist in maintaining the hotels. Whether it's overseeing routine maintenance or responding to urgent requests, you'll be part of a team of 14 Shift engineers, responsible for keeping the hotel running smoothly. Located between Tavistock and Russell Square Gardens in the vibrant neighbourhood of Bloomsbury, the Royal National Hotel places you right in the heart of London. The hotel features the on-site Blooms Café, known for its excellent coffee, and the fully refurbished London Pub, which serves classic British dishes and a variety of local beers. Both are open seven days a week.

Essential:
• 2 years experience in Property Maintenance or similar role
• Level 2 Property Maintenance or similar trade qualification
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Proactive approach to maintaining high standards of safety and functionality
• Team player who thrives in a busy environment
• Experience with maintenance management systems
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable (Not required but a plus):
• Proficient in using Saeker and OPERA PMS System
• Experience working in hotels., Positive in outlook and energy
• Driven to Care deeply about guests and colleagues
• Ready to Collaborate and innovate
• Committed to enabling Growth - for yourself and the business
• Proud to contribute to a 185-year Legacy
  
  With a 185-year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long-standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a start-up. We have big plans for growth, and we need someone who shares our excitement for the future, whilst upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth, and pride.
We are the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company dedicated to rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset. We operate 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in the heart of Bloomsbury, London and we believe that great hospitality starts with the right people. So, if you're ready to bring your expertise to support us with our new chapter, please apply today!, ABOUT IMPERIAL LONDON HOTELS We are a proud family owned business with a remarkable 185-year legacy in the heart of London. At Imperial London Hotels, we're on a mission to make authentic London experiences and truly memorable stays accessible to everyone. We're challenging outdated hospitality norms and shaping the future with a fresh, forward-thinking approach across our growing portfolio of eight unique hotels (3,463 rooms) and nine vibrant pubs, bars and restaurants, all located in the cultural hub of Bloomsbury. Right now, we're looking for passionate hospitality professionals who want to be part of something special, helping us drive sustainable growth, deliver outstanding guest experiences, and build on our rich independent heritage,
• Since 1837, Imperial London Hotels has welcomed guests as an independent, family-run company in Bloomsbury, Central London. Today we operate seven much-loved 3 & 4-star hotels - including the UK's largest hotel, the iconic Royal National (1,630+ rooms) - plus the Bedford, City Sleeper, President, Tavistock, Morton, and Holiday Inn Bloomsbury.
In 2026 we'll unveil our new flagship: the reimagined Imperial Hotel, a stunning 4
• Deluxe property following a spectacular multimillion-pound refurbishment.
If you're excited by the chance to shape the next chapter of a historic yet modern hospitality brand, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help write the next 185 years of Imperial London Hotels.

What you'll get in return:
• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays).
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry-cleaning, plus discounted personal dry-cleaning
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee-funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology
• Access to mental health first-aiders, wellbeing support and the Employee Assistance Programme
You can explore additional benefits here.