Service Leader - Engineering (Chargeman)

Role summary

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The Service Leader – Engineering (Chargeman) oversees daily engineering operations, ensuring reliable performance of electrical, mechanical, air-conditioning, plumbing, fire protection and other hotel systems. Candidates should hold a valid Malaysian Chargeman competency certificate, relevant technical qualifications and several years of experience in building services, hotel engineering or facilities maintenance. The role requires strong troubleshooting, preventive-maintenance and team-supervision skills, along with sound knowledge of safety procedures and local regulations. The successful candidate is expected to lead technicians, respond promptly to breakdowns, maintain accurate records, support energy-saving initiatives and ensure guests and colleagues enjoy a safe, comfortable environment. Shift work, weekends and public holidays are normally required in hotel operations.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and extensive meeting or leisure services. Shangri-La employs people across hotel operations, engineering, culinary services, guest relations, finance and management. In Malaysia, the group has operated well-known city hotels and resort properties, serving both international travellers and local guests. Employees generally work in a structured, guest-focused environment with emphasis on professionalism, teamwork, safety and service quality. Engineering employees are particularly important in maintaining uninterrupted hotel operations, protecting facilities and supporting sustainability and energy-efficiency programmes.