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Electrician
Role summary
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The Electrician is responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing electrical systems, lighting, equipment and guest-room facilities throughout the resort. Candidates should have a relevant technical certificate or diploma, practical experience in electrical maintenance, and a sound understanding of electrical safety standards. Hotel, resort or commercial-property experience is preferred. The role requires the ability to diagnose faults, carry out preventive maintenance, read basic wiring diagrams, respond to service requests and work safely with hand and power tools. The successful candidate is expected to be reliable, physically fit, detail-oriented and available for shifts, weekends and emergency call-outs. Good teamwork, communication skills and a professional attitude toward guests and colleagues are also important.
Can I work in Bahrain?
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: The employer applies to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and pays; the vacancy goes to Bahrainis first (reported March 2026: a 7-day advert, then 21 days).
Watch for: You cannot work on a visit visa; the permit is issued before you fly. Employers below their Bahraini-staff target paid extra permit fees from 2017; not confirmed for 2026.
Official source: Labour Market Regulatory Authority: notice on work permits for expatriate workers (12 October 2022). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Bahrain
Usual for Bahrain, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Shared staff housing for line staff; some furnished flats for managers |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen meals on shift (up to 3 a day); a transport allowance if you live out |
| Flights | Joining flight paid; a home ticket varies by hotel |
| Service charge | Varies; some hotels pay certain roles a fixed monthly sum; no law found on the staff share |
| Contract | Usually 1 to 2 years; probation 3 months, up to 6 for some jobs (by law) |
| Leave | 30 days after a year (by law), plus public holidays; 15 days sick leave on full pay (by law) |
| Income tax | 0%; there is no personal income tax |
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.
About Hawar Resort By Mantis
Hawar Resort by Mantis is a resort development on Bahrain’s Hawar Islands, operated under Mantis, Accor’s luxury hospitality and conservation-focused brand. The resort is designed to provide an upscale island escape combining accommodation, dining, leisure activities and access to the natural environment of the archipelago. Resort operations typically include guest services, housekeeping, food and beverage, engineering, recreation and environmental care. As part of the Accor network, the property benefits from international hospitality standards, structured operational procedures and employee-development opportunities. Working at Hawar Resort is likely to involve a close-knit island team and a strong focus on maintaining guest facilities in a remote coastal setting. Engineering employees support the reliable operation of rooms, public areas, utilities and resort equipment while helping deliver a safe and comfortable guest experience.