M&E Shift Technician

Trevett Project Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join its high-performing team in the Heathrow area. The role involves supporting mechanical and electrical operations in a critical environment, ensuring compliance with safety and uptime standards. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, particularly in HVAC systems, and demonstrate strong fault-finding skills. This permanent role offers competitive compensation and includes significant benefits, including medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & perks

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Critical Environments or Data Centres.
• Strong knowledge of UPS, Generators, Chillers, HVAC, and PDU’s.
• Ability to work in humidity- and temperature-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on M&E systems.
• Complete reactive and breakdown tasks promptly.
• Maintain critical environmental conditions, including UPS and Generators.
• Supervise contractors on-site and maintain safe working practices.

Skills

HV systems knowledge

Fault diagnosis skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

City & Guilds in Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration Building Services

18th Edition (BS7671: 2018)

Tools

Graphical fault-finding tools

Job description

Job Title: M&E Shift Technician

Location: Heathrow area, TW6

Contract Type: Permanent - Shift-Based (24 / 7 Rota)

SALARY: up to £58,425 per annum plus Overtime

ROLE OVERVIEW

Trevett Services are recruiting an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join a high-performing engineering team within a major Critical Environment / Data Centre. Working on a 24 / 7 shift rota, you will support all mechanical and electrical operations on-site, ensuring uptime, safety, and compliance across critical building systems.

You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and operational support while working closely with the Shift Manager to ensure all work meets strict SLA and KPI requirements. A professional approach, strong communication skills and a proactive mindset are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on M&E systems in line with site schedules
• Complete all reactive and breakdown tasks, ensuring issues are resolved promptly
• Maintain critical environmental conditions including UPS, Generators, HV systems, PDU’s, CRAC units
• Demonstrate strong fault-finding skills using graphical system data and alarm information
• Maintain safe working practices, including preparing and working from RAMS
• Identify and rectify plant faults / defects, escalating to the Shift Manager when required
• Maintain accurate shift logs, paperwork, and asset records
• Supervise contractors on-site, ensuring correct permits and RAMS are followed
• Ensure all critical areas remain secure, clean, and well-maintained
• Provide holiday and sickness cover when required
• Liaise positively and professionally with the client at all times
• Support technical assessments, drills, and ongoing training
• Stand in for the Shift Manager when necessary
• Complete weekly timesheets and maintain proactive communication
• Ensure full compliance with KPIs, SLAs, and operational processes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential :

• City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration Building Services
• HV Authorised Person (or the ability to obtain AP status)
• 18th Edition (BS7671 : 2018)

Experience within Critical Environments or Data Centres

• Strong knowledge of UPS, Generators, HV systems, Chillers, HVAC, PDU’s, CRAC units
• Experience working in humidity- and temperature-controlled environments

Desirable :

• Strong BMS controls understanding
• Experience with alarm systems and graphical fault-finding tools

BENEFITS

• Private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Life assurance, income protection and optional critical-illness cover
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Holiday allowance (annual leave) with options for holiday purchase / additional leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / health & wellbeing support including mental-health resources
• Discounts & perks (travel, gym memberships, employee discounts, etc.)
• Training and professional development opportunities via global learning programmes

If you are interested then apply now