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
18-02-2026 05:26 PM
2026-03-20
Job Overview
Step into the world of mission-critical engineering as a Shift Engineer within a high-availability data centre environment in London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking operations team supporting 24/7 critical infrastructure.
In this role, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems that underpin continuous service delivery. Working within a structured shift environment, you will gain exposure to advanced building systems while developing a clear and long-term career pathway within critical facilities engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & System Management
Operate, monitor, and maintain LV/MV electrical distribution systems, mechanical plant, HVAC, UPS systems, and standby generators.
Perform authorised high- and low-voltage switching in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and site procedures.
Monitor and manage infrastructure performance using BMS, PMS, and CMS platforms.
Act as a first responder to alarms and system faults, ensuring rapid resolution to maintain maximum uptime.
Maintenance & Fault Diagnosis
Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks in line with service level agreements.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify electrical and mechanical faults across critical building systems.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and operational resilience.
Compliance & Contractor Management
Supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards and operational procedures.
Adhere strictly to statutory, regulatory, and company compliance requirements.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, switching operations, and incident reports.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent recognised technical qualification.
Proven experience within critical facilities, data centres, or other high-availability environments.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, and building services infrastructure.
Confident fault-finder with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively within a shift team.
NCC, REC, or equivalent electrical certifications (desirable but not essential).
Why Join Us?
Work on business-critical infrastructure and intelligent building systems supporting continuous operations.
Access structured technical training, development programmes, and clear progression pathways.
Join a collaborative, professional engineering team committed to operational excellence.
Build your expertise in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment where your skills directly impact performance and uptime.
Step into the world of mission-critical engineering as a Shift Engineer within a high-availability data centre environment in London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking operations team supporting 24/7 critical infrastructure.
In this role, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems that underpin continuous service delivery. Working within a structured shift environment, you will gain exposure to advanced building systems while developing a clear and long-term career pathway within critical facilities engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & System Management
Operate, monitor, and maintain LV/MV electrical distribution systems, mechanical plant, HVAC, UPS systems, and standby generators.
Perform authorised high- and low-voltage switching in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and site procedures.
Monitor and manage infrastructure performance using BMS, PMS, and CMS platforms.
Act as a first responder to alarms and system faults, ensuring rapid resolution to maintain maximum uptime.
Maintenance & Fault Diagnosis
Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks in line with service level agreements.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify electrical and mechanical faults across critical building systems.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and operational resilience.
Compliance & Contractor Management
Supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards and operational procedures.
Adhere strictly to statutory, regulatory, and company compliance requirements.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, switching operations, and incident reports.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent recognised technical qualification.
Proven experience within critical facilities, data centres, or other high-availability environments.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, and building services infrastructure.
Confident fault-finder with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively within a shift team.
NCC, REC, or equivalent electrical certifications (desirable but not essential).
Why Join Us?
Work on business-critical infrastructure and intelligent building systems supporting continuous operations.
Access structured technical training, development programmes, and clear progression pathways.
Join a collaborative, professional engineering team committed to operational excellence.
Build your expertise in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment where your skills directly impact performance and uptime.
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