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Technician
Role summary
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The Technician supports the hotel’s Engineering team by maintaining electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, mechanical and general building systems. Candidates should have relevant technical training or hands-on experience, practical troubleshooting skills and a strong understanding of workplace safety. The role requires reliability, attention to detail and the ability to respond quickly to maintenance requests, including during evenings, weekends or emergencies. Experience in a hotel, resort or facilities environment is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work well independently and with colleagues, provide courteous service to guests and departments, keep accurate maintenance records and help ensure the property remains safe, comfortable and operational.
Can I work in Malta?
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: Single Permit after a 3-week local advert, EUR 600, plus two short courses (about EUR 475) for hotel jobs.
Watch for: Agencies in Malta warn of paid "job offer" scams.
Official source: Jobsplus: employment licence guidelines. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malta
Usual for Malta, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually; employers often arrange a shared room and deduct it |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meal common |
| Flights | Not standard |
| Service charge | No law; employers vary |
| Contract | Year-round contracts common |
| Leave | 27 days (2026) |
| Income tax | 0% to EUR 12,000, then 15% to 35%; about 14% to 18% in all at EUR 16,000 to 20,000 |
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.
Working in Malta
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About InterContinental
InterContinental Malta is a luxury hotel in St Julian’s, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies. The property offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, leisure amenities and spa services, serving both international visitors and business travellers. InterContinental hotels are known for attentive service, high operating standards and a strong focus on local experiences. Employees work in a multicultural environment and support the smooth running of a large, guest-focused property. As part of IHG, the hotel may provide structured training, employee benefits, career development opportunities and access to an international hospitality network. Engineering technicians play an important behind-the-scenes role by keeping guest areas, equipment and essential building systems safe, reliable and well maintained.