Assistant Chief Engineer

Role summary

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The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in maintaining the hotel’s building systems, guest rooms, public areas, plant equipment and safety installations. Requirements typically include relevant engineering or technical qualifications, practical experience in hotel maintenance or a comparable property, knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and preventive-maintenance systems, and the ability to manage contractors and maintenance records. The successful candidate is expected to respond quickly to faults, coordinate the engineering team, follow health and safety procedures, control costs and energy use, and maintain a reliable, comfortable environment for guests and colleagues. Flexibility, hands-on problem solving, good communication and a proactive service attitude are important.

About the employer

The Hoxton is a lifestyle hotel brand known for combining accommodation, restaurants, bars and lively social spaces with a strong sense of local character. It operates as part of Ennismore, a hospitality and lifestyle group within Accor. The Hoxton Poblenou is located in Barcelona’s Poblenou district and reflects the neighbourhood’s creative, relaxed atmosphere through design, food and beverage concepts, events and community-focused programming. The brand generally offers an informal, inclusive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to be personable, entrepreneurial and engaged with guests. As part of Accor, employees may also benefit from structured training, international career opportunities and group-wide hospitality resources. The property’s engineering team plays an important role in protecting the hotel’s design, comfort, operational continuity and sustainability standards.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s island destinations include the Balearic Islands—Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera—and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Tourism creates regular opportunities in hotels, restaurants, engineering, housekeeping, guest services, wellness and entertainment, with seasonal hiring particularly common in beach resorts. Life is generally outdoor-oriented, with warm weather, coastal activities and a relaxed social culture, although rent and transport can be challenging in popular areas. EU and EEA citizens can work in Spain without a visa but must complete registration and obtain a foreigner identity number. Non-EU applicants normally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment; requirements vary by role and nationality. Candidates should confirm accommodation, salary, transport and contract length before relocating. Barcelona is mainland Spain, not an island, and has broader year-round employment than many resort islands.