Assistant Chief Engineer

About the role

The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in overseeing the Repair & Maintenance and Maintenance & Operation sections of a luxury resort on Mauritius, ensuring guest comfort and safety through effective engineering management.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise two engineering sections and ensure all building, plant and equipment defects are promptly addressed.
• Monitor and log plant readings, consumables, services, materials and fuels, maintaining adequate supplies.
• Ensure staff attendance, prepare duty rosters and oversee staff induction and training.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in non‑housekeeping areas and enforce health & safety procedures.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, capital works, energy‑conservation initiatives and external service contracts.
• Report daily to the Chief Engineer, assist with budget reviews and participate in fire‑brigade duties.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years hotel engineering experience, preferably in a luxury resort.
• At least 1 year in a similar supervisory position.
• Secondary education with additional relevant training or certificates.
• Strong organizational, leadership and guest‑oriented service mindset.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.