Facilities Shift Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Facilities Shift Engineer responsible for maintaining and repairing building systems including HVAC and electrical systems. The ideal candidate should have a technical diploma and at least 2 years experience in facilities maintenance. This position includes working in rotating shifts and responding to emergencies in a live broadcast environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar facilities maintenance or technician role.
• Basic understanding of broadcast infrastructure requirements (power, cooling, redundancy).
• Willingness to work in rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain building systems, including HVAC and electrical distribution.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify issues and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Ensure shift handovers are well-documented and communicated.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, or related field

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Shift Engineer

Job Ref: FSE-448

Closing Date: 26th August2025

Summary

The Facilities Shift Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and safety systems. The role ensures uninterrupted building operations during assigned shifts and provides immediate response to facilities-related emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and fire safety.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and UPS systems supporting broadcast facilities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as per schedule and manufacturer recommendations.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify issues and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Ensure temperature and humidity control for sensitive broadcast and IT equipment.
• Monitor and respond to Building Management System (BMS) and broadcast infrastructure alarms.
• Respond to equipment faults and system alarms; perform troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Coordinate with broadcast engineering teams during power shutdowns, HVAC failures, and critical system maintenance.
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and incidents.
• Support fire alarm and suppression system tests in data centre and transmission areas.
• Support energy management initiatives and optimize equipment operation.
• Ensure shift handovers are well-documented and communicated.
• Work closely with contractors and vendors during repair and maintenance works.
• Adhere to workplace safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in emergency response drills and support emergency readiness.

Requirements

• Technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar facilities maintenance or technician role.
• Basic understanding of broadcast infrastructure requirements (power, cooling, redundancy).
• Working knowledge of building systems and BMS (Building Management Systems).
• Ability to read technical drawings, equipment manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a live broadcast environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• HVAC certification
• Electrical license
• Fire & Safety and First Aid certification.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating notes of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.