Who we are:
We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better this means not just our guests and owners, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day.
Why work with Virgin Hotels:
Because it is fun, of course! But we appreciate that fun isnt always enough what else is in it for you?
A day off for your birthday
Paid leave to volunteer to spend time with the causes closest to your heart, for every teammate
Generous family friendly policies and allowances
Teammate discount at Virgin Hotels and 20 other Virgin brands!
Training and development including apprenticeships
Teammate meals provided
4 x your salary life assurance policy
Employee Assistance Program and Company sick pay
Your mission:
Should you choose to accept it
Are you good with your hands? Are you able to fix things, build things as needed, and have the skills of a plumber, repairman, and carpenter? If so, then our Engineer job is calling your name! Come join the elite team who work in the Engineering department at Virgin Hotels! They ensure that everything in the hotel from the guest rooms (a.k.a. chambers), meeting rooms, restaurants, offices, is in good working order for our guests, clients, vendors and teammates.
The Details:
What exactly you will be doing
Completes assigned work orders for general repair within assigned time frame in order to achieve the utmost
operational efficiency of the hotel, its safety and its equipment
Performs systematic checks and inspections to aid in the upkeep of the hotel and assists in the established proactive maintenance program in order to prevent malfunctions, breakdowns and general depreciation
Immediately and courteously responds to guests needs in order to repair and/or resolve room maintenance requests and problems as they arise
Maintains tools, work spaces and equipment in safe, secure and good condition in order to reduce accidents and to prolong their use
Adjusts and repairs electronic problems on hotel equipment, including televisions, alarm clocks, HVAC units, etc.
Assists department in maintaining safety equipment and emergency procedures for the safety of all guests and teammates
Computer system knowledge to complete orders that are in a tracking system like ALICE or HOTSOS
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous manner at all times
The Engineer will cover other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management
Background must-have:
Previous experience working in a hotel Engineer or maintenance role
Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations.
Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with guests, management/co-workers, both in person and on the telephone and through email.
Basic working knowledge in the following areas:
general plumbing refrigeration air conditioning electrical systems boilers bathroom fixtures and tiling painting, prep to finish basic carpentry, grounds keeping, etc.
Current right to work in the UK
We believe that our team should be reflective of the world. We welcome all, regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability, spiritual beliefs or any other component of identity. Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and welcomes teammates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer
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