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
