Critical Systems Multi-Skilled Engineer – 4 On/4 Off Shift

PPM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking an on-site Shift Engineer to cover continental 12-hour days and nights on a 4 on 4 off rotation in a critical environment. The role involves preventive and reactive maintenance of HVAC, electrical systems, pumps, and M&E plant, with a focus on reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a technical engineering role, a strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background, and the ability to work under time pressure in a 24/7 setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a technical engineering role in commercial buildings, critical environments, data centres or high-end corporate sites.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background; multi-skilled preferred.
• Experience performing PPM and reactive tasks on critical systems under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on 24/7 critical systems.
• Work on HVAC, electrical, pumps, BMS and plumbing tasks.
• Provide clear handovers between shifts and maintain safety standards.

Skills

PPM tasks

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Multi-skilled

24/7 shift experience

Education

Level 2/3 Engineering (Mech or Elec)

City & Guilds / NVQ

Tools

HVAC systems

BMS controls

Pumps & motors

Electrical distribution

Plumbing & M&E

Job description

PPM Recruitment is seeking an on-site Shift Engineer to cover continental 12-hour days and nights on a 4 on 4 off rotation in a critical environment. The role involves preventive and reactive maintenance of HVAC, electrical systems, pumps, and M&E plant, with a focus on reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a technical engineering role, a strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background, and the ability to work under time pressure in a 24/7 setting.