Maintenance Engineer (Hotel JEN Tanglin)

Role summary

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The Maintenance Engineer supports the hotel’s safe, reliable and efficient operation by maintaining electrical, mechanical, plumbing, air-conditioning and other building systems. Typical requirements include a relevant engineering or technical qualification, practical hotel or commercial-building maintenance experience, and knowledge of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and workplace safety. The candidate should be comfortable responding to breakdowns, conducting inspections, completing maintenance records and coordinating with contractors. A service-minded attitude, good communication skills, flexibility for rotating shifts, and the ability to work independently or with an engineering team are expected. Knowledge of Singapore safety standards and relevant technical certifications would be advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and beyond. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La and Traders brands. The group is known for attentive service, comfortable accommodation and a strong emphasis on Asian hospitality. Hotel JEN Tanglin is a contemporary city hotel in Singapore, positioned near Orchard Road and well connected to shopping, dining, offices and public transport. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment serving business and leisure guests. Engineering colleagues play an important role in maintaining guest comfort, property safety, energy efficiency and uninterrupted hotel operations.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, multicultural island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, engineering, tourism, technology, finance and logistics. English is widely used at work, while Mandarin, Malay and Tamil are also official languages. Daily life is safe, clean and highly convenient, with excellent public transport, healthcare, shopping and diverse food options. Housing can be expensive, particularly near central districts, so many workers choose shared accommodation or locations close to MRT lines. Employers commonly sponsor eligible foreign professionals through an Employment Pass or S Pass, depending on qualifications, salary and current Ministry of Manpower requirements; approval is not automatic. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, salary, medical coverage and accommodation arrangements before relocating. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. Workplaces are generally professional, fast-paced and culturally diverse.