db Hotels and Resorts - Senior Plant Technician

db Hotels & Resorts is part of the db Group, Malta's largest hospitality operation, and operates some of the island's most prestigious properties, among them db Seabank Resort + Spa in Mellieħa and db San Antonio Hotel + Spa in Qawra — both 4-star superior All-Inclusive resorts.

The db Group's portfolio extends well beyond these hotels, encompassing three Hard Rock Cafe restaurants, Starbucks Malta, Blu Beach Club, Amami, Westreme, and Nine Lives & AKI. This diverse, group-wide operation gives team members exposure to a wide range of hospitality and catering environments

under one roof.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Plant Technician to take a lead technical role within our Maintenance/Engineering team. The successful candidate will oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of the hotel's plant and mechanical systems, providing hands-on technical expertise while guiding and supporting junior technicians to ensure all equipment runs safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Take the lead on operating, monitoring, and maintaining plant room equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, HVAC systems, and water treatment plant

Plan and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for all mechanical and electromechanical plant equipment

Diagnose complex faults and lead on repairs, minimising downtime and disruption to hotel operations

Oversee the pool plant, water systems, and related filtration/pumping equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards

Guide, train, and supervise junior plant technicians and maintenance staff, allocating tasks and reviewing work quality

Maintain accurate logs of plant readings, maintenance carried out, and any irregularities, and report on plant performance to management

Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and lead on risk assessments related to plant operations

Act as first point of escalation for plant-related breakdowns or emergencies, including on-call/shift cover as required

Liaise with external contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies for specialised servicing, repairs, or inspections

Support budgeting and planning for plant maintenance, upgrades, and capital projects

Work closely with the Maintenance Manager on wider technical and preventive maintenance strategy across the property

Requirements:

Several years of proven experience as a Plant Technician or similar role, with prior experience in a senior, lead, or supervisory capacity, ideally within a hotel, resort, or large commercial facility

Strong technical expertise in mechanical/electromechanical plant systems (boilers, chillers, HVAC, pumps, pool plant, etc.)

Relevant technical qualification (mechanical, electrical, or building services) required

Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Solid understanding of health & safety regulations and compliance requirements relevant to plant operations

Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and plan maintenance schedules

Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and be available for emergency call-outs

Good English communication skills, both written and verbal