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Shift Engineer
Role summary
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The Shift Engineer is responsible for keeping building services and residential facilities safe, reliable and operational around the clock. Typical duties include monitoring and repairing electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and life-safety systems; responding to resident and maintenance requests; completing preventative maintenance; recording work accurately; and supporting contractors and statutory inspections. Candidates are expected to have relevant engineering or building-services experience, practical fault-finding skills and a sound understanding of health, safety and compliance requirements. Electrical or mechanical qualifications are advantageous. The role requires a professional, service-focused attitude, strong communication skills, attention to detail and flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About One Hyde Park Residences
One Hyde Park Residences is a prestigious luxury residential development in Knightsbridge, London, operated in association with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The residences are known for high-quality apartments, discreet service and extensive resident amenities, supported by a professional team working across operations, engineering, security, housekeeping and guest services. Mandarin Oriental is an international luxury hospitality group with hotels, resorts and residences in major destinations worldwide. Its service culture places strong emphasis on personal attention, presentation, privacy and operational excellence. For an engineer, the environment involves maintaining premium residential facilities to demanding standards while responding promptly and courteously to residents, colleagues and contractors. The position offers exposure to sophisticated building systems and the standards expected within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand.