Assistant Maintenance Engineer

Job Ref: CHE2001

Branch: Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison

Location: Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison, London (West)

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary, Company Benefits and Service Charge

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: 5 days / 7 days including weekend shifts

Hours per week: 40hrs

Posted date: 09/10/2026

Closing date: 08/11/2026

Cheval Collection are currently recruiting an Assistant Maintenance Engineer to join our luxurious and stylish boutique residence, Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison, in the heart of West London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, proactive individual to become part of a close-knit team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of comfort and quality for our guests.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for carrying out both proactive and reactive maintenance tasks throughout the residence. You’ll be the first line of response to any maintenance issues, ensuring that faults and hazards are identified and resolved efficiently. Your day-to-day will involve working closely with the Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Concierge teams, as well as interacting politely and professionally with guests and external contractors. You’ll also be expected to supervise contractors when required and ensure that all work is completed to the expected standard.

Your technical expertise will be key in delivering high-quality maintenance support, and your ability to communicate clearly and respectfully will help foster a positive and collaborative working environment. This is a full-time position, working five days out of seven on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts are 8 hours long and fall between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

If you’re looking to bring your skills to a supportive and professional team in a beautifully maintained residence, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of something exceptional.

When it comes to work if you…………..

• Have a good understanding of general maintenance
• Work in a neat and tidy manner
• Enjoy problem solving
• Have good communication skills
• Take pride in what you do
• Have a positive attitude in everything you do

In return we can offer you………..

• A competitive salary + service charge
• 22 days annual leave plus public holidays (increases with every year of service up to year 5)
• Additional day off to celebrate birthday (or employment anniversary)
• An inclusive and supportive working environment
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career coaching and progression
• Health and wellbeing support
• Discounted stays at Cheval for colleagues, friends and family
• Discounted stays at properties within the GHA portfolio
• Contribution to personal pension (after 3 months)

If you thrive on being the best you can and want to join our award winning team then look no further and apply for our Assistant Maintenance Engineer role now!

Helpful to know…………

Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for the above position.

A basic disclosure (DBS Check) may be requested in the event of a position being offered.

Cheval Lexham Gardens is an all-apartment boutique Residence located in the heart of Kensington and only a short distance from Gloucester Road underground station. Featuring the iconic white columned façade famously found in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, this stylish Residence features 30 beautifully designed one- and two-bedroom apartments spread over six floors. Each apartment is kitted out with luxurious furnishings, and features one of three creative themes in a nod to the quintessentially British feel of the local area: racing green, glamorous red and cool neutral equestrian. The on-site fitness centre is kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment and the Residence’s landscaped atrium garden brings a calm oasis to this vibrant, up-market district. Apartments have fully-equipped kitchens with high-tech appliances, as well as all the luxuries to enhance your stay, and are available to book for any length of stay.