Assistant Chief Engineer
| Company: | Blade Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH1 3EG |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Aug 2026 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity at a luxury hotel near Edinburgh Waverley station, which is currently looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.
Job Duties
Assistant Chief Engineer in supporting our Chief Engineer to ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the maintenance and engineering department. It is crucial that we work together to uphold the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction throughout our operations.
- Assisting in maintaining our building systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Ensuring full compliance with industry standards and internal regulations, including statutory requirements related to building operations.
- Supporting health and safety standards to provide a safe environment for all occupants.
- Ensuring that emergency lighting is tested and maintained in accordance with regulations.
- Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of Legionella awareness and relevant health and safety legislation
- Supervising and coordinating preventive maintenance work while conducting regular safety and maintenance inspections across the hotel.
- Coordinating and supervising contractors to ensure services are delivered efficiently and to the highest quality under the guidance of our Chief Engineer
Job Location
The assistant chief engineer will work near Edinburgh Waverley Station EH1 3EG, United Kingdom
Job Offer
Working with us provides access to the following benefits:
Permanante
£45k gross per annum
40 hours over five days including weekends
Role will receive discretionary service charge (qualified estimate of £7k gross per
annum)
Occupational Pension Scheme
Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels
50% discount on food and beverages
25% discount on Spa Treatments
20% discount on Health Spa products
Extensive learning and development opportunities
Meals on duty, laundry of uniforms
Social activities and events
Recognition programs
Annual awards
Cycle to Work Scheme
Local Retailer Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Team Structure
• Reports directly to Chief Engineer
Will support the management of:
One supervisor
Five permanent/One part-time engineers
One administrator
Four painters