Engineering Supervisor
Negotiable
Experience
3-5 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Engineering Supervisor – Residence
Inn Edinburgh
Are you an experienced
maintenance professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role?
We're looking for a hands-on Engineering Supervisor to lead our engineering team
at Residence Inn Edinburgh, ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation
of the entire property.
This role suits someone
who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to lead, coach,
and develop a team, while taking ownership of property-wide maintenance
standards and compliance.
Hourly Rate: £15.09 |
Rotating shifts including days, evenings and nights, with potential on-call
responsibility
About
the Hotel
Residence Inn Edinburgh
is an apartment-style hotel in the heart of the city, located in the vibrant
Quartermile area, offering a quiet haven for business and leisure travellers
alike. You will develop a deep understanding of the property's unique offering
and the markets it operates in.
What You'll Do
Leadership and Team Management
· Supervise, coach, and support
the engineering and maintenance team, assisting management with hiring,
training, scheduling, evaluating, disciplining, and motivating
employees
· Assign
and monitor work orders, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard
and within agreed timeframes
·
Act as the first point of escalation for maintenance issues, guest
repair requests, and technical problems raised by the team
· Support the development and ongoing
training of team members, building technical capability across
the department
· Foster
a positive, collaborative working environment and support the team in reaching
shared goals
· Coordinate
with contractors and third parties to ensure routine equipment service schedules
are met. Review and follow up on job sheets and recommended remedial
work
Maintenance and Technical
Oversight
· Oversee
maintenance and repair work across the property including
basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical,
and general building systems
·
Install, maintain, and recommend replacement of tools, appliances,
and equipment; calibrate controls, gauges, and meters
· Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off
valves, and ensure the team is trained to do the same
· Complete and oversee preventative
maintenance programmes, ensuring high quality and consistency across all work
orders
· Inspect tools,
equipment, and machines regularly, and ensure proper use, maintenance,
and storage of all hand and power tools and equipment
· Operate equipment and read and interpret
technical instructions, schematics, and blueprints
· Use computer systems to enter and locate
work-related information and maintain accurate records
Safety, Compliance, and Life
Safety
· Lead on safety
and security policy compliance across the engineering team, ensuring correct PPE
use and adherence to lock out tag out procedures
· Complete the life safety checklist,
including fire pump run tests and generator run tests
· Inspect fire sprinkler valves and alarm
systems, ensuring all fire equipment and systems remain in good working
order
· Assist in
the development of disaster response protocols and support fire, safety,
and evacuation training across departments
· Ensure prompt reporting and follow up
of accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions
· Ensure all required safety training
and certifications are completed and kept current across
the team
Inventory and Property
Standards
· Order, mark,
and stock parts and supplies as needed, maintaining an accurate inventory
and purchase order log
·
Support monthly property inspections, ensuring buildings
and grounds are maintained to a high standard
· Help ensure building and equipment licences
and certifications remain current
·
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to increase
efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, or cost savings
Guest Experience
and Professionalism
·
Welcome and acknowledge guests according to company standards,
anticipating and addressing service needs, including assisting individuals
with disabilities
·
Maintain a clean, professional appearance and uphold
confidentiality of proprietary information
· Communicate clearly and professionally
with guests, colleagues, and external contractors
and vendors
· Represent
the hotel and Marriott brand with professionalism and a customer-first mindset
at all times
What We're Looking
For
· At least three
to four years of experience in engineering or maintenance, including some
experience supervising or leading others
· Strong technical knowledge across HVAC,
plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance
· A relevant technical qualification
or training in a related discipline is advantageous
· Proven ability to train, motivate,
and manage the performance of a team
· A proactive, safety-first approach
with strong working knowledge of relevant safety procedures and PPE
requirements
· Ability to read
and follow technical instructions, schematics,
and blueprints
· Ability to move,
lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects up to 50 pounds, reach overhead
and below the knee, and stand, walk, or move up and down stairs for extended
periods
· A reliable,
flexible, and team-first attitude with genuine pride in leading
a high-performing team
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At
Residence Inn Edinburgh our culture is our biggest perk. We recognise great
work, celebrate success, and make sure you feel valued every day in our
close-knit team.
Benefits
and Wellbeing
·
Use of the Hotel Gym
·
BenefitHub Access, the world's largest selection of retail
discounts
· Wisdom Wellbeing,
offering 24/7 support for you and your family
· Meals on Duty
· Local Hotel Incentives
· Uniform
· Discipline Training and development
and cross discipline training opportunities
Travel and Dining Perks
· Marriott Associate Rates and discounts
for friends and family
·
20% off at Marriott F&B restaurants
Residence Inn by Marriott helps guests thrive
while on long stays so they can perform at their best.
Spacious suites with full kitchens offer the comforts of the modern home, while
associates provide service with a human touch to business and leisure travelers
alike. Working at Residence Inn, you will build relationships grounded
in teamwork and experience the legendary Residence Inn service culture
which focuses on delivering against the unique needs of long stay guests.
In joining Residence Inn, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott
International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your
purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best
version of you.
