Salary equivalent of £50,336 + £5k shift allowance for working nights.
£25.33 per hour (blended rate) PAYE.
Mainly working 4 on 4 off continental shift patterns of days and nights (12hr days). Shift times are 6:30-18:30 & 18:30-6:30.
Temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate.
Role Requirements - Shift Engineer Criteria
Essential Technical Skills & Experience
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Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a technical engineering role within a commercial building, critical environment, data centre, or high end corporate site
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Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background (multi skilled preferred)
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Confident carrying out PPM and reactive tasks on critical systems under time pressure
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Experience working on shift in 24/7 environments
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Competent with the following systems:
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HVAC (AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems)
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Electrical distribution, lighting, and power
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Pumps, motors, BMS controls, basic fault finding
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Plumbing and general M&E plant
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Ability to manage and prioritise alarms, callouts, and critical incidents
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Comfortable coordinating with contractors and maintaining safe working procedures
Certifications Required
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 18th Edition (for electrically biased engineers)
- City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent trade certification
- Right to Work documentation
- CSCS/ECS card
Shift Pattern & Expectations
- Continental shift pattern (details can be provided but usually 12 hour days/nights)
- Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Confident in client facing situations, maintaining a high level of professionalism
- Ability to provide clear handovers between shifts
Soft Skills & Behaviours
- Calm under pressure
- Strong problem solving skills
- Good communication with the wider engineering team and site management
- Safety focused mindset with strong compliance awareness
Role Details
- Immediate start preferred
- Temporary (could be full time following a trial period), on-site role
- Uniform and PPE provided if required
