Buggy Technician

The Buggy Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of the resort’s electric and utility buggy fleet—ensuring uninterrupted guest transportation and efficient staff logistics across Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island. The role combines hands-on technical work with preventative maintenance planning, inventory control, and safety compliance aligned with Hilton luxury brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electric buggies (including batteries, chargers, controllers, wiring, brakes, suspension, tires, and lighting).
• Conduct diagnostics and fault-finding using multimeters and OEM tools; resolve intermittent electrical issues and CAN bus/controller faults.
• Service battery systems (lead-acid/lithium): watering (where applicable), equalization cycles, voltage testing, cell balancing, connector inspections, and safe disposal protocols.
• Maintain charging infrastructure: verify charger health, cables, plugs, and clearly mark charging bays with safety signage.

Fleet Reliability & Safety

• Carry out daily readiness checks and pre-shift inspections; tag and remove unsafe units from service promptly.
• Implement a fleet maintenance calendar (weekly/monthly/quarterly tasks), and ensure on-time completion.
• Road-test buggies post-repair; ensure braking, steering, and lighting meet safety standards.
• Uphold HSE standards: lockout/tagout, PPE, safe lifting, spill containment, and electrical safety procedures.

Inventory & Administration

• Maintain spare parts inventory (tires, brakes, belts, bearings, bulbs, fuses, controllers, harnesses, chargers, terminals).
• Prepare maintenance logs, job cards, parts usage, and service histories; update asset register.
• Support vendor relations for parts sourcing, and coordinate with Procurement for island logistics and lead times.

Guest & Colleague Experience

• Respond quickly to on-island breakdowns, ensuring minimal service disruption and professional guest interaction.
• Train buggy drivers on daily care routines: pre-use checks, charging etiquette, load limits, and safe operation.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, and Security to support seamless guest movements and VIP needs.

Sustainability & Environment

• Adhere to environmental best practices in hazardous waste handling (batteries, oils, cleaners) and recycling.
• Optimize charging times and driving practices to extend battery life and reduce energy consumption.