Kitchen/Laundry Technician

Role summary

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The Kitchen/Laundry Technician maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots kitchen equipment, commercial laundry machines, and related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Candidates are generally expected to have technical or vocational training, previous hotel or commercial equipment experience, and practical knowledge of preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and workplace safety. Familiarity with electrical circuits, refrigeration, pumps, boilers, washers, dryers, and dishwashing systems is valuable. The role requires reliable emergency response, accurate maintenance records, good teamwork, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and under pressure. Experience in a luxury hotel environment and basic English communication skills are typically preferred.

About the employer

Fairmont Ajman is a luxury beachfront hotel in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, operated by Accor under the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. The property offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants, lounges, meeting and event facilities, pools, spa services, and recreational amenities. As part of an international hospitality group, the hotel serves leisure travelers, business guests, families, and event clients from around the world. Its engineering and maintenance team supports the safe, efficient operation of guest areas, kitchens, laundry facilities, plant rooms, and building systems. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel procedures, service standards, and opportunities to develop within Accor's global network.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates, not an island, with strong employment opportunities in hospitality, tourism, retail, construction, aviation, healthcare, and technology. Ajman offers a more affordable and relaxed lifestyle than nearby Dubai, while beaches, shopping centers, cultural sites, and desert activities are easily accessible. The culture is welcoming and multicultural, but visitors and residents should respect local Islamic customs, dress appropriately in public places, and observe rules regarding alcohol and public behavior. Employers normally sponsor work visas, residence permits, medical checks, and Emirates ID applications for recruited staff; employees should not work on a tourist visa. Before relocating, confirm accommodation, transport, insurance, leave, airfare, and service-charge terms. Summers are extremely hot, so air-conditioned housing and transport are important.