Critical Services Shift Technician – Canary Wharf

Phoenix Resourcing Services; London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Critical Services Shift Technician for an immediate start on a fixed-term contract. This role involves supporting a prestigious refurbishment project in Canary Wharf, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and managing critical building services. Exceptional candidates will gain significant experience in a high-profile environment with opportunities for extension and internal transfer.

Qualifications

• Experience managing life safety infrastructure.
• Competence in UPS, PLC systems, critical cooling, and electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 refurbishment project.
• Manage fire system isolations and impairments.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Technical competence in building services

Managing critical environments

Health and safety obligations

Job description

Critical Services Shift Technician – Canary Wharf – £47,000 – £48,000

Calling all immediately available engineers. Huge opportunity to work for a top company conducting a multi-million pound refurbishment of a prestigious banking building in Canary Wharf.

The company is looking for individuals who can start as soon as possible on an initial fixed-term contract with a high likelihood of extension. There is also a strong possibility of internal transfer, providing a great foot in the door with a leading engineering firm.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating as part of the project integration team supporting a 24/7 refurbishment project.
• Managing fire system isolations and impairments.
• Supporting safe system operations, managing isolations, and coordinating trade contractors during work activities.
• Liaising with on-site teams to plan and execute works coherently and safely.
• Monitoring systems for full operational status, witnessing re-commissioning, snagging, and handover processes.
• Overseeing QHSE compliance during tasks.
• Ensuring project works do not impact normal operations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring project activities comply with health and safety policies.
• Attending project meetings.
• Monitoring installation and removal of systems.
• Providing data and information support to the client.
• Using safe systems of work for all activities.
• Reviewing risk assessments and method statements for activities in sensitive areas.
• Advising the client on issues affecting works.
• Aligning project and business-as-usual activities.
• Producing reports as needed.
• Reporting issues to the technical manager.
• Following contract and site rules, escalating issues when necessary.
• Providing escort services in technical and non-technical areas when required.

Accountabilities:

• Working within operational guidelines.
• Maintaining effective relationships with clients and users.
• Delivering health and safety standards.
• Applying technical skills across activities.
• Optimizing performance.

Experience required:

• Managing critical environments and life safety infrastructure.
• Technical competence in building services such as UPS, transfer switches, PLC systems, critical cooling, water treatment, refrigeration, and electrical infrastructure.
• Understanding health and safety obligations related to maintenance and projects.