Engineering Apprentice

Position

Level 3 Maintenance Apprentice – The Waldorf Hilton London

 

The Waldorf Hilton London is an iconic & historic London hotel built in the late 1800, located in Aldwych.

The hotel features 298 Guest Rooms, including 19 suites. Blending Edwardian “Du Siecle” with modern comfort. Our hotel sits in the center of London’s glitzy theatre district, just a few minutes’ walk from Covent Garden, The Royal Opera House and Trafalgar Square.

Guests of this hotel will experience first-class service, distinguished by an unrivalled commitment to a personalised approach. We ensure a comfortable, luxurious stays all our guests, with guidance on locally immersive experiences where desired.

 

Homage’s restaurant and Décor pays tribute to the Grand Cafés of Europe Renaissance, offering a high standard of Modern British Food. Good Godfrey’s bar & Lounge offers crafty & cosmopolitan cocktails as well as canapés and light bites. Our New bar MK47 opened in October 2021 that is in partnership with our local gin distillery offers sublime and sophisticated cocktails to our guests.

 

As an Engineering Apprentice with Hilton you will be working towards a Facilities Management Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 18 months.
 

Benefits and Pay

£26,000 per annum Travel and food discounts: 30 discounted hotel nights per year plus 50% off Food & Beverage (subject to individual outlets) Free meals on duty Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly) Pension scheme High street discounts: with Perks at Work Grow your career and Personal Development: programmes designed to support your career 24/7 access to Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) & Wellbeing Hub Dedicated 1-2-1 support throughout your apprenticeship Functional Maths and English skills offered alongside the programme

What will I be doing?

An Engineering Apprentice will be required to undertake all reasonable duties as assigned by your head of department.

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Working within the Engineering department performing the day-to-day tasks of a duty engineer Comply with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations Complete all aspects of the apprenticeship programme Work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends
 

What are the desired skills?

To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

Positive attitude

A certificate in a specialized field such as Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Carpentry, or Plumbing, required Current working knowledge of general maintenance and engineering work Experience in the Maintenance Department of a large hotel, hospital, ship, and/or restaurant complex or similar Strong work ethic

Good communication skills Committed to delivering a high level of customer service Ability to work on your own or in teams The ability to deal with enquiries in a professional and polite manner

What are the desired personal qualities?

A passion for hospitality and guest service Willingness to learn The ability to stay calm under pressure Excellent grooming standards Ability to work in a fast-paced environment