Chief Engineer – Radisson Blu Hotel Durham
Join to apply for the Chief Engineer role at Radisson Blu Durham. Do you enjoy fixing things and having it work as it should? Are you a master multitasker, a fixer, a maker, a doer with the tools to motivate your team and the skill to keep our hotels looking top notch? If so, we would like you to join us to Make Every Moment Matter, where our guests can relax and enjoy their stay.
The role is about more than changing a light bulb. In property maintenance we are committed to ensuring that everything works as it should and delivering a hospitality experience that is beyond expectation.
As Chief Engineer, you will join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service while having fun in what we do.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensures the smooth running of the property maintenance department, with all areas maintained to the highest levels
* Works proactively to improve guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and timely response to guest enquiries
* Develops and implements plans where property maintenance initiatives and hotel targets are achieved
* Leads and manages the maintenance team, fostering a culture of growth, development and performance within the department
* Prepares and is responsible for the departmental budget, ensuring costs and inventory are controlled, and that productivity and performance levels are attained
* Builds and maintains effective working relationships with key stakeholders
* Establishes and delivers an effective planned preventative maintenance programme to address maintenance, environmental and conservation matters
* Ensures adherence and compliance to all legislation, with due diligence, best practice activities planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit
Requirements
* Proven experience in property maintenance with strong problem-solving capabilities
* Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style
* Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry
* Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations
* Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy
* Experienced in using IT systems on various platforms
* Strong communication skills
What We Offer
* Special rates for team members and family/friends when traveling and staying in our hotels
* Contributory pension scheme and life insurance
* Complimentary meal on duty
* Uniform provided
* 28 days holiday per year, increasing by one day per year up to 33 days
* Free parking
* Use of leisure facilities including pool and gym
* Discount on food and beverage
Radisson Blu Hotel Durham is a sophisticated Riverside hotel in Durham, offering a contemporary environment and a warm welcome from our team.
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