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Engineering Supervisor

Craven Cottage CC

South Africa · On-site Full-time Yesterday

About the role

Duties

  • Supervise the maintenance team in carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests from all departments and guest rooms.
  • Conduct regular inspections of all guest rooms, public areas, plant rooms, and back-of-house facilities.
  • Ensure all preventive maintenance programmes are adhered to and documented accurately.
  • Coordinate and oversee work carried out by external contractors and service providers.
  • Monitor and maintain all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life safety systems.
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment servicing.
  • Assist in the procurement of maintenance materials, tools, and spare parts.
  • Liaise with Front Office and Housekeeping to prioritise room maintenance and minimise downtime.
  • Train and mentor maintenance team members on safety procedures and technical best practices.
  • Report major defects or required capital expenditure to the Assistant Engineer.

Requirements

  • Trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Building Maintenance (essential).
  • Minimum 3–5 years’ maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
  • Experience in a supervisory role advantageous.
  • Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Valid driver’s licence advantageous.
  • Demonstrated experience serving an international, high-net-worth, and culturally diverse clientele, with a refined understanding of the nuanced expectations, sensitivities, and preferences of discerning global travellers.
  • Prior experience within an ultra-luxury property is strongly preferred, with a thorough understanding of the intimate, detail-obsessed, and hyper-personalised service culture that defines a 102-key operation where every guest interaction carries the full weight of the brand and no request is too small to matter.
  • Strong technical aptitude across multiple trades.
  • Good leadership and organisational skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Attention to detail and high standards of workmanship.

Skills

ElectricalHVACMechanicalPlumbing

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