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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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