Shift Engineer

Inhabit Hotels

Inhabit Hotels spans two urban wellness hotels in west London. We were born from the desire to offer guests a truly restorative experience, fostering mindfulness, healthy habits and better sleep. We want our guests to leave feeling nourished, rested and inspired.

With Paddington and Bayswater on our doorsteps, we’ll also give you the tools to explore what our corner of the city has to offer. Inhabit is much more than a hotel; it’s a community that will welcome you back, time and time again. We strongly believe that the hospitality and tourism sector can affect positive change in people’s lives, particularly by creating job opportunities.

• Competitive salary that reflects your talent, contribution, and potential.
• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 28 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with service—supporting your life beyond work.
• Paid birthday leave, so you can celebrate your special day your way.
• We celebrate life’s milestones with you, offering generous gifts and financial support for special occasions such as weddings and the arrival of a new baby.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action, offering confidential support, wellbeing resources, and free legal advice.
• Tailored wellbeing experiences, from yoga sessions and life coaching to wellbeing workshops designed to support both mind and body.
• Cashback healthcare plan, covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and alternative treatments—helping you stay at your best.
• Cycle to Work scheme, supporting a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.
• Preferential gym membership rates, helping you maintain your health and vitality.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, from hands‑on training to leadership masterclasses—empowering your career growth.
• Paid volunteering day, giving you the opportunity to support a charity close to your heart.
• Employee referral programme, rewarding you for bringing great talent into our teams.
• Complimentary meals on duty in our team restaurant.
• Exclusive room rate discounts across the Montcalm Collection.
• International hotel discounts through Marriott Bonvoy, giving you access to exceptional global experiences.
• City‑wide discounts and perks, with savings across retail, entertainment, essential services, fashion, and more.
• Recognition programmes, including vouchers and curated rewards that celebrate excellence and individuality.
• Elegant annual celebrations and social events, bringing our teams together to connect and celebrate in style.

The Shift Engineer is a key member of the Maintenance team, responsible for delivering prompt, effective, and high‑quality engineering support across the property. This role ensures that all hotel systems, facilities, and equipment are maintained to Montcalm’s luxury standards while complying with statutory and legal regulations.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Shift Engineer will work across planned and reactive maintenance tasks, contribute to energy efficiency initiatives, and provide technical expertise to support a seamless guest and colleague experience.

• Oversee day‑to‑day maintenance operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building upkeep.
• Ensure all guest and staff maintenance requests are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Coordinate with Front Office and Housekeeping to resolve issues swiftly with minimal disruption.
• Uphold Montcalm’s luxury brand standards in all maintenance activities.
• Maintain mechanical, electrical, architectural, and decorative finishes to the highest standard.
• As a Shift Engineer, you are responsible for carrying out appropriate maintenance work promptly and to the highest standards to deliver an excellent customer care.
• Also be required to follow all company statutory and legal regulatory requirements during repairs.
• Follow planned preventive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure good relationships with internal and external customers and contractors.
• Follow C.O.S.H.H regulations, in particular the storage of hazardous substances.
• Carry out routine inspections/maintenance of property assets…