Maintenance Engineer (Hotel JEN Tanglin)

Role summary

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The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for keeping Hotel JEN Tanglin’s building services, equipment and guest facilities safe, reliable and operational. Typical requirements include a relevant technical certificate, diploma or engineering qualification, practical experience in hotel, commercial-building or facilities maintenance, and knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air-conditioning and basic building systems. The candidate should be comfortable troubleshooting faults, carrying out preventive maintenance, responding to urgent work orders and coordinating with contractors. Good communication, teamwork, safety awareness and a service-minded attitude are important, as the role supports both guests and hotel colleagues. Shift work, weekends and public holidays may be required, together with accurate maintenance records and compliance with local regulations.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN by Shangri-La and Traders brands. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, thoughtful guest service and a strong emphasis on comfortable, well-managed properties. Hotel JEN Tanglin Singapore is a contemporary urban hotel in the Tanglin and Orchard area, serving business and leisure travellers with accommodation, dining, meetings and leisure facilities. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment where attention to detail, professionalism, teamwork and guest satisfaction are highly valued. Benefits and exact employment terms vary according to the position, experience and applicable Singapore employment conditions.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, well-connected city-state with opportunities in hospitality, engineering, facilities management, technology, finance, healthcare and retail. Hotels regularly recruit maintenance technicians, engineers, supervisors and other operational staff, although competition can be strong. The culture is multicultural and generally orderly, with English widely used at work alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Public transport is efficient, food options are diverse and the city offers clean neighbourhoods, shopping, parks and easy access to regional travel. Housing is convenient but can be expensive, especially near central districts; shared accommodation may reduce costs. Foreign workers usually need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary and occupation. Employers normally submit the application to Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Candidates should confirm pass eligibility, medical requirements, relocation costs, accommodation and benefits before accepting an offer.