Night Shift Engineer - London

Night Shift Engineer - LondonWaldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Night Shift Engineer to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hotelier to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel.

Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17,500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants - Coreus by Clare Smyth and Caf Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the world's most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a collection of grand event spaces, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton's flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the world's most sought-after destinations.

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A World of Rewards

• Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty
• Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industry-leading Corporate Responsibility initiatives
• Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage
• High street savings through Perks at Work
• 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service

We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional fives star guest experience, consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

As a Night Shift Engineer, you will act as the operational engineering lead during your assigned shift, supporting the Engineering Team to ensure all maintenance and building services operate flawlessly across the hotel. This includes general property upkeep, energy conservation initiatives, and strict adherence to safety and compliance standards. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the Engineering team while maintaining up to date knowledge of statutory regulations, procedures, and best practices required within an ultra luxury hotel environment. You will carry out your responsibilities with precision, professionalism, and discretion, including:

Performing daily routine and preventative maintenance across guest rooms and hotel areas

• Performing daily routine and preventative maintenance across guest rooms and hotel public areas
• Responding promptly, efficiently, and discreetly to all engineering and maintenance requests
• Executing the preventative maintenance programme to ensure all systems, equipment, and facilities meet brand and regulatory standards
• Supporting the implementation of energy - efficiency and sustainability initiatives
• Identifying and recommending opportunities to enhance maintenance systems and improve energy performance
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, organised, and professional condition
• Ensuring technical knowledge, certifications, and skills remain current in line with evolving engineering standards

What are we looking for?

A Night Shift Engineer representing Hilton's luxury portfolio demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and technical excellence while working collaboratively to support the Guest journey. The successful candidate will possess:

• A recognised trade certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Carpentry, Plumbing, or a related discipline
• Strong working knowledge of general maintenance and engineering operations
• Previous experience within the Maintenance or Engineering department of an ultra - luxury hotel is highly desirable.
• A strong work ethic with a solution - oriented mindset
• A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding service to Guests and internal stakeholders
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while consistently meeting established timelines

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

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At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests-we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career-and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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