Shift Engineer

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.

As an Shift Engineer at Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch, you're not just maintaining the hotel's physical safety and functionality - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

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

As a 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 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.