Maintenance Shift Engineer

The Royal Ballet & Opera; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Ballet and Opera House is seeking a qualified Maintenance Shift Engineer to join their in-house estates team. This role involves delivering mechanical and electrical maintenance across their prestigious buildings in London, with extensive training and development opportunities available. The position offers a unique chance to work client-side in a rewarding environment, supporting the integrity of one of London's most iconic venues.

Benefits

Membership of the RBO Pension scheme

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Interest-free season ticket loan after passing probation

Subsidised canteen and coffee bar

Occasional staff offers on performance tickets

Childcare vouchers scheme

Healthcare arrangements including a health cash plan

Discounts at local Covent Garden shops, restaurants, and gyms

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services.
• Significant multi-skilled maintenance experience in large public buildings.
• Experience with day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Mechanical and Electrical planned and reactive work.
• Perform PPMs and reactive maintenance on RBO buildings.
• Maintain HVAC systems and water services.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Building services maintenance

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Plumbing and Heating

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Mechanical

Level 3 City and Guilds Electrical

18th Edition

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Join to apply for the Maintenance Shift Engineer role at Royal Ballet and Opera.

Are you a qualified Maintenance Shift Engineer looking for a chance to work client side for an iconic organisation in London? Are you seeking a new role with training and development in a rewarding environment?

The Royal Ballet and Opera House, Covent Garden, are currently recruiting a qualified Engineer for their in-house estates team. This is a unique opportunity to join a distinguished estates team and work in one of London's most renowned buildings.

Benefits

• Membership of the RBO Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Interest-free season ticket loan after passing probation
• Subsidised canteen and coffee bar
• Occasional staff offers on performance tickets and access to rehearsals
• Childcare vouchers scheme
• Healthcare arrangements including a health cash plan
• Discounts at local Covent Garden shops, restaurants, and gyms
• Ongoing training and development in building services maintenance

Responsibilities

In this static shift engineer role, you will deliver Mechanical and Electrical planned and reactive work across the Royal Ballet and Opera House buildings. Your duties include:

• PPMs and reactive maintenance on RBO buildings
• HVAC systems and water services maintenance (cooling towers, pumps, calorifiers, chillers, TMVs)
• Boilers, heating systems, and LV/HV systems maintenance
• Providing technical support and direction to external contractors
• Supporting colleagues in maintaining building integrity and record keeping

You will work on a 4 days on, 4 days off shift, from 7am to 7pm/night shifts.

Candidate Requirements

• Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services qualification (e.g., Level 3 Plumbing and Heating, NVQ Level 2 or 3 Mechanical, Level 3 City and Guilds Electrical, 18th Edition)
• Significant multi-skilled maintenance experience (M&E) in large, complex public buildings
• Experience working on day and night shifts
• Strong IT skills; experience with CAFM systems
• Knowledge of statutory compliance in diverse estates
• Team player with strong communication skills in a busy environment

This is a rare opportunity to move client side and work in a varied role for a prestigious organisation. Extensive training and development are available. Apply now to build a long-term career in building services.

The Royal Ballet and Opera House is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants regardless of background or characteristics.