Maintenance Engineer LBL

Shift Patterns - 5 OF 7 Days /£35,000 + Benefits

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly?

Would you like to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in maintaining cutting‑edge industrial laundry systems?

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and have a knack for problem‑solving, we want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our expanding team.

Little Bill Laundry provides a reliable, environmentally friendly linen washing service to London hotels, making sure that all linen is handled with the utmost care. We have been laundering linen for the hospitality industry for more than 100 years, from our automated industrial laundry facility based in Leyton (E10). The laundry produces over 500,000 pieces a week, working one shift 7 days a week with two tunnel washer, three ironers and three towel folders apart from other ancillary equipment.

As our Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a vital part in both laundries, maintaining all machinery to ensure all service and repairs are done in a timely manner.

In this dynamic position, you will design and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans for all machinery, installations and equipment within our laundry facilities. Your expertise will be vital in managing maintenance operations, liaising with external suppliers, and ensuring that all laundry machines are serviced and repaired promptly.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records of electrical and mechanical breakdowns, prioritising tasks to minimise productivity impacts, and providing recommendations to senior management based on data analysis. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, and managing the engineering team to uphold our high standards of safety and efficiency.

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a maintenance/mechanical engineering role or a recently completed engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong knowledge of systems, motors, pumps and control panels.
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills, even under pressure.
• Experience with industrial laundry equipment (tunnel washers, dryers, ironers, folding machines).
• Familiarity with water treatment processes and dosing equipment.
• Knowledge of PUWER and COSHH regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Conduct preventive maintenance on industrial washers, dryers, conveyors and folding machines.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults in laundry machinery dependent on your skill level.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Change filters, laundry tapes and machine belts.
• Unblock laundry folders safely.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Reset machine functions in line with skill level and training.
• Collaborate with production teams.

• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 33 days (including bank holidays)
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study scheme
• Access to Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry‑cleaning. Discounted dry‑cleaning on personal items.
• Access to an interest‑free Season Ticket Loan or Travelcard Loan
• Team member flat rate discount & 50% discount to friends and family at any of our hotels
• 50% discount at ILH’s nine food and beverage outlets
• Access to an employee funded Health Cash Plan
• Access to local Bloomsbury London discounts e.g. bowling and restaurant outlets
• Access to Early Pay – instantly access a portion of the pay you’ve already earned
• Access to shopping discounts across several high‑street brands and online retailers
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes e.g. nursery care, cycle to work & technology
• Access to mental health first aiders support & well‑being support
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action

You can explore additional benefits here.

With a 185‑year legacy, our company combines the stability of a long‑standing 7th generation family business with the innovation of a startup. We have big plans for growth, and we need someone who shares our excitement for the future, whilst upholding our core values of positivity, care, collaboration, growth and pride. We are part of the Imperial London Family of Hotels, a family‑run company with over 185 years of history.

We’re rewriting the traditional hospitality mindset, paving the way for a fresh approach at our 8 hotels and 9 restaurants in Bloomsbury. Our purpose is to provide authentic London experiences and memorable stays to all our guests, and we believe that starts with the right team.