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General Technician

United Arab Emirates Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate AED 2,500–4,500 per month, often with accommodation, meals or meal allowance, transportation, medical insurance, and annual leave benefits*
Job Description

The General Technician is responsible for maintaining hotel facilities, equipment, guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house systems. Requirements typically include practical experience in hotel maintenance, building services, electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, air-conditioning, or related trades. A technical certificate or vocational qualification is advantageous. The candidate should be able to diagnose faults, complete preventive maintenance, respond promptly to repair requests, follow health and safety procedures, and maintain accurate work records. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and emergency call-outs is expected. Good teamwork, communication, reliability, and a service-oriented attitude are essential in a busy hotel environment.

Company Info

Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate is a modern Accor hotel located between Abu Dhabi city and the airport area, close to major business districts and attractions. The property offers guest rooms, dining facilities, meeting and event spaces, leisure amenities, and services for both business and leisure travellers. As part of Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality groups, the hotel operates within an international network of brands and follows established standards for guest service, safety, sustainability, and employee development. Accor provides opportunities for training, mobility, and career progression across hotels and countries. In this role, the successful candidate would support the property's engineering and maintenance operations, helping keep guest areas, equipment, and essential building systems safe, reliable, and comfortable.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but Abu Dhabi is a coastal destination with excellent access to beaches, cultural sites, and desert landscapes. Hospitality, tourism, facilities management, construction, aviation, retail, and healthcare provide many employment opportunities. UAE culture blends Emirati traditions with a large international community; modest dress, respectful behaviour, and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Abu Dhabi offers a comfortable, safe lifestyle, modern public services, shopping, restaurants, and outdoor activities, although summers are extremely hot. Most foreign employees need employer-sponsored residence and work visas, and the employer commonly arranges medical testing, Emirates ID processing, and work permits. Confirm contract terms for accommodation, transport, insurance, flights, and annual leave before relocating. Living costs vary, with housing usually the largest expense.

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