Maintenance Engineer (Hotel JEN Tanglin)

Role summary

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The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining the hotel’s building systems, equipment and facilities, including electrical, mechanical, air-conditioning, plumbing and life-safety systems. Candidates should have a relevant technical certificate or diploma, practical hotel or commercial-building maintenance experience, and knowledge of preventive maintenance and workplace safety. Electrical or mechanical qualifications are advantageous. The role requires troubleshooting ability, sound technical judgment, accurate maintenance records and good communication with colleagues and guests. The successful candidate should be service-minded, dependable, physically capable of responding to operational issues, and willing to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays. Familiarity with Singapore safety regulations and building-services standards is beneficial.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts and related businesses across the world. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN by Shangri-La and Traders brands. The group is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards and properties in major cities and resort destinations. Hotel JEN Tanglin Singapore is a contemporary property in the Tanglin and Orchard area, serving business and leisure travellers with rooms, restaurants, meeting facilities, wellness amenities and recreational services. Engineering teams support the hotel’s guest comfort, building reliability, energy efficiency and regulatory compliance. Shangri-La generally promotes structured training, internal career development and a guest-focused working culture, although specific benefits, working hours and progression depend on the property and employment contract.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected city-state rather than a traditional resort island. Hospitality, engineering, facilities management, technology, finance, healthcare and logistics offer regular employment opportunities, with strong demand for qualified technical workers. The culture is multicultural and generally orderly, combining Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences. Public transport is excellent, healthcare and infrastructure are reliable, and English is widely used at work. Living costs, especially rent, are high; shared accommodation or employer-provided housing can reduce expenses. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary and sector rules. Secure a written offer before relocating, verify pass eligibility, and budget for deposits, transport and insurance. Singapore’s hot, humid climate, strict regulations and fast-paced work culture are important lifestyle considerations.