Maintenance Engineer (Hotel JEN Tanglin)

Role summary

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The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining hotel facilities, equipment, guest rooms, public areas, and building systems at Hotel JEN Tanglin Singapore. Requirements typically include a technical certificate, diploma, or equivalent qualification in electrical, mechanical, building services, or a related field, with practical hotel or facilities-maintenance experience preferred. The candidate should understand preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, safety procedures, and basic building systems. Strong problem-solving skills, reliability, teamwork, and a service-oriented attitude are expected. The role may involve shift work, emergency call-outs, physical tasks, and coordination with contractors and other hotel departments to keep the property safe, functional, and comfortable for guests.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other regions. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders brands. The company is known for its Asian hospitality traditions, high service standards, and focus on guest comfort. Hotel JEN Tanglin Singapore is a contemporary city hotel located near Orchard Road, offering accommodation, dining, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and convenient access to shopping and transport. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment where teamwork, professionalism, attention to detail, and warm guest service are strongly valued. Hospitality training and internal career development are also important features of the group.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city with opportunities in hospitality, engineering, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, and education. Its culture blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its festivals, languages, food, and neighbourhoods. Lifestyle is convenient and safe, with excellent public transport, efficient services, shopping centres, parks, beaches, and a vibrant dining scene. Accommodation and everyday expenses can be high, especially near the city centre, so budgeting is important. Foreign employees normally require an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary, and occupation; approval is handled through Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Candidates should secure an employment contract before relocating and check medical, qualification, and pass requirements. Singapore’s hot, humid climate makes breathable clothing and good ventilation useful.