Shift Technician

We are looking for a Shift Technician with a Mechanical/Plumbing Background to join a reputable engineering services provider in London, known for delivering high-quality maintenance and building services across commercial and mixed-use properties.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically competent engineer with mechanical and plumbing experience to develop their career within a stable and supportive organisation.

About the Role:

In this role, you will help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building services systems as part of the MSD maintenance contract.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and small-scale project works in line with SLAs.

• Responding swiftly to breakdowns and maintenance requests.

• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs at first attempt where possible, escalating complex issues when necessary.

• Monitoring plant and system performance and communicating any required downtime to relevant stakeholders.

• Ordering and checking spare parts or suitable replacements to ensure compliance with standards.

• Carrying out risk assessments before starting tasks and raising any safety concerns promptly.

• Keeping plant rooms, tools, and work areas safe, clean, and well organised.

• Working flexibly to cover shift patterns, including overtime when required.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain mechanical, plumbing, and building services systems.

• Conduct first-line fault finding and emergency response duties.

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental procedures, including COSHH.

• Maintain accurate records of all operational activities for audit purposes.

• Support senior engineers and site management in meeting operational and maintenance goals.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in building services maintenance or engineering.

• Competent in mechanical and electrical maintenance, including plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems.

• Strong understanding of safe working practices and risk assessments.

• Familiar with electronic reporting and IT-based maintenance systems.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• Positive, proactive, and team-focused approach.

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Air Conditioning & Refrigeration.

• ONC/HNC in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline.

• Recognised EITB Maintenance and Operations Engineering Apprenticeship (MOET) or equivalent advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, modern commercial site.

• Continuous training and professional development.