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Shift Engineer - London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf
Role summary
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The Shift Engineer is responsible for keeping hotel facilities, plant, equipment and guest areas safe, operational and well maintained. Requirements typically include practical experience in building services, hotel engineering, facilities maintenance or a related trade, along with good knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and general repair work. The role may require relevant technical qualifications and the ability to respond to emergencies. Candidates are expected to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays; complete preventative maintenance and repair requests; follow health, safety and fire regulations; maintain accurate records; and provide professional support to guests and colleagues. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, reliability and communication skills are essential.
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.
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About London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf
London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf is a Marriott International property situated in the modern Canary Wharf business district in East London. The hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups and events, supported by accommodation, food and beverage facilities, meeting spaces and guest services. As part of Marriott International, the property operates within one of the world's largest hotel groups, with an extensive portfolio of brands and established standards for service, safety, training and operational excellence. Employees may benefit from structured development opportunities, internal mobility and Marriott’s global associate benefits, subject to local terms and eligibility. Engineering colleagues play an important behind-the-scenes role by maintaining guest comfort, protecting building systems and supporting the smooth running of the hotel around the clock.