Shift Engineer

ILH Group - Bloomsbury, London WC1

• Are you a skilled Shift Engineer or Property Maintenance Officer?
• Are you passionate about prioritising health, safety, and efficiency in everything you do?
• Are you ready to challenge the traditional hospitality mentality and put people and quality at the heart of your work?

Shift Engineer / Property Maintenance

40 hours a week (5/7 days a week Flexibility is required)

£34,632.00+ Benefits

If so, we'd love to hear from you! We’re seeking a Trade Specialist to join our dedicated property maintenance team.

As an essential member of the team, you will be responsible for overseeing various daily maintenance tasks, ensuring that guest bedrooms are well-maintained and consistently presented in immaculate condition.

About Us:

Imperial London Hotels is a family-run company with a 187-year legacy, dedicated to putting authentic London experiences within everyone’s reach. We have big plans for growth, and we need people who shares our excitement for the future, whilst upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth and pride. Owning and operating seven 3 & 4-star hotels near Russell Square underground station, including the UK’s largest hotel - The Royal National, these are exciting times for ILH as it seeks to evolve and modernise all areas of the business whilst keeping its unique heritage and culture at its heart. In Summer 2026, we open the doors to our fully re-imagined hotel, The Imperial - a new lifestyle offering within our portfolio. This will be a new beacon, bang in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.

Why Join Us?

Career Growth: We foster growth and development within our team by offering additional training and support to help achieve our company’s goals and objectives. Our focus is on empowering you to grow professionally and advance in your career.

Dynamic Work Environment: Each day brings new challenges and opportunities as you assist in maintaining the hotels. Whether it’s overseeing routine maintenance or responding to urgent requests, you’ll be part of a team of 10 Shift engineers, Responsible for keeping the hotel running smoothly.

Essential Skills:

What we’re looking for:

• 2 years experience in Property Maintenance or similar role.
• A relevant trade qualification or training
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive approach to maintaining high standards of safety and functionality.
• Team player who thrives in a busy environment.
• Experience with maintenance management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Desirable Skills (Not Required But a Plus):

• Certifications in Facilities Management, Health & Safety, or related fields.
• Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Multi-site management experience.

What You’ll Get In Return:

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 with length of service (including bank holidays).
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry-cleaning, plus discounted personal dry-cleaning
• Interest‑free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team member flat rate and 50% friends and family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH F&B outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee‑funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, cycle to work, and technology

About Us:

You can explore additional benefits here.

With a 185-year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long-standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We have big plans for growth, and we need someone who shares our excitement for the future, whilst upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth, and pride.

We are the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family-run company dedicated to rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset. We operate 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in the heart of Bloomsbury, London and we believe that great hospitality starts with the right people. So, if you’re ready to bring your expertise to support us with our new chapter,