Maintenance Engineer (Hotel JEN Tanglin)

Role summary

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The Maintenance Engineer supports the safe, reliable operation of Hotel JEN Tanglin’s building systems, guestrooms, plant rooms and public areas. Typical duties include preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air-conditioning and other building services, responding to guest or departmental requests, recording work completed and coordinating contractors. Candidates are generally expected to hold a technical certificate, diploma or equivalent qualification in electrical, mechanical or building services engineering, with relevant hotel, commercial-building or facilities experience. Knowledge of local safety requirements, basic computer skills, practical troubleshooting ability, shift flexibility and good communication are important. The role also requires a service-minded attitude, reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and headquartered in Hong Kong. It operates hotels, resorts and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, JEN by Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels and Traders brands. The group is known for personalized service, Asian hospitality values and properties serving both business and leisure travelers. Hotel JEN Tanglin Singapore is located near Orchard Road and Tanglin, providing accommodation, dining, meetings and leisure facilities in a well-established city district. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel operations, guest-service standards and opportunities to develop within the wider Shangri-La network. Benefits and employment terms vary by position and local Singapore regulations.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with opportunities in hospitality, engineering, facilities management, technology, finance, healthcare, logistics and retail. Its culture is multicultural, shaped by Chinese, Malay, Indian and international communities, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle is convenient and safe, though accommodation and daily expenses can be high. Public transport is extensive, reliable and relatively affordable, while food courts and hawker centres offer economical meals. Foreign employees normally need a work pass arranged by an employer. Professional roles may qualify for an Employment Pass, while many technical and service positions use an S Pass or Work Permit, subject to salary, qualifications, quotas and approval by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Before relocating, candidates should confirm housing, medical coverage, taxes, shift arrangements and whether the employer provides meals, transport or staff accommodation. Singapore has a hot, humid climate year-round with frequent rain.