Critical M & E Shift Engineer (Days & Nights 12 Hour Shift Pattern)
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£50,000 to £74,999
£55000 per annum, Benefits: 55K -Benefits: Career Progression, Training Opportunities, Continental Shift Pattern
London City
West Central London
JO-2308-258501-1
02-09-2025 04:41 PM
2025-10-02
Join a Forward-Thinking Engineering Team Are you ready to join a pioneering employer that challenges industry norms and fosters a culture of innovation, positivity, and continuous development? Our client is seeking a dedicated Shift Engineer to become an integral part of their dynamic and forward-thinking engineering team.
If you're passionate about engineering, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are committed to continuous learning and growth, this opportunity is tailored for you.
Role Overview As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a wide range of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Your core objective will be to maintain 100% system uptime through proactive maintenance, effective change control, and swift incident response.
You will also manage sub-contractors, oversee preventative maintenance schedules, and help deliver a resilient, compliant, and high-performing engineering service.
Key Responsibilities
If you're passionate about engineering, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are committed to continuous learning and growth, this opportunity is tailored for you.
Role Overview As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a wide range of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Your core objective will be to maintain 100% system uptime through proactive maintenance, effective change control, and swift incident response.
You will also manage sub-contractors, oversee preventative maintenance schedules, and help deliver a resilient, compliant, and high-performing engineering service.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
- Monitor, log, and troubleshoot all plant and equipment, resolving incidents promptly.
- Manage critical building systems, including:
- Low and medium voltage electrical systems
- Mechanical plant and HVAC systems
- UPS and generator systems
- Fire detection and suppression systems
- Domestic and chilled water systems
- Perform authorised low and high voltage switching operations.
- Utilise systems such as:
- BMS (Building Management System)
- PMS (Power Monitoring System)
- CMS (Control & Monitoring System)
- Oversee and support the delivery of PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance).
- Coordinate sub-contracted engineers, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.
- Follow operational and change management procedures, using service desk/ticketing systems.
- Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
- HND or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
- Experience in high-pressure, mission-critical environments (e.g., data centres).
- Industry-recognised certifications (e.g., NCC, REC, or equivalent).
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Low and medium voltage systems
- HVAC and mechanical plant
- Electrical safety regulations and best practices
- Strong problem-solving ability, with proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Experience working within structured change management environments.
- Attention to detail and adherence to safety and compliance protocols.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and resilient under pressure.
- Familiarity with BMS systems and CAFM/PPM platforms.
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