Job Ref: VIR1848
Branch: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Location: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Salary/Benefits: £15.45 + Amazing Virgin Benefits!
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Shift pattern: Flexible
Hours per week: 20
Posted date: 25/08/2026
Closing date: 24/09/2026
Who we are:
We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better – this means not just our guests and owners, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day.
Why work with Virgin Hotels:
Because it is fun, of course! But we appreciate that fun isn’t always enough – what else is in it for you?
- A day off for your birthday
- Paid leave to volunteer to spend time with the causes closest to your heart, for every teammate
- Generous family friendly policies and allowances
- Teammate discount at Virgin Hotels and 20 other Virgin brands!
- Training and development including apprenticeships
- Teammate meals provided
- 4 x your salary life assurance policy
- Employee Assistance Program and Company sick pay
Your mission:
Should you choose to accept it…
Are you good with your hands? Are you able to troubleshoot and fix issues? Do you have the skills of a good handyperson? Are you good at team working and working on your own at busy periods?
The Details:
What exactly you will be doing…
- Completes assigned work orders for general repair within assigned time frame in order to achieve the utmost
operational efficiency of the hotel, its safety and its equipment
- Performs systematic checks and inspections to aid in the upkeep of the hotel and assists in the established proactive maintenance program in order to prevent malfunctions, breakdowns and general depreciation
- Immediately and courteously responds to guests needs in order to repair and/or resolve room maintenance requests and problems as they arise
- Maintains tools, work spaces and equipment in safe, secure and good condition in order to reduce accidents and to prolong their use
- Assists department in maintaining safety equipment and emergency procedures for the safety of all guests and teammates
- Computer system knowledge to complete orders that are in a tracking system like ALICE or HOTSOS
- Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous manner at all times
- The Engineer will cover other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management
Background must-have:
- Previous experience working in a hotel Engineer or maintenance role.
- Good working knowledge in some of the following areas:
General plumbing and electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Painting and decorating. Basic refrigeration and air conditioning knowledge. Plantroom equipment knowledge such us: boilers, fans, gas interlock systems, BMS systems, kitchen equipment.
- Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with guests, management/co-workers, both in person, on the telephone and through email.
- Need to be competent and able to use Outlook emails, Apps such as Alice/HMS, excel sheets and others.
- Current right to work in the UK.
We believe that our team should be reflective of the world. We welcome all, regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability, spiritual beliefs or any other component of identity. Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and welcomes teammates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer
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