Mechanical Day Shift Engineer

NG Bailey; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Mechanical Shift Technician for its London facilities maintenance team. The role entails performing Planned Preventative Maintenance, ensuring systems' compliance and reliability while working in diverse environments. Candidates should possess NVQ qualifications and extensive experience in mechanical maintenance, with competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Free Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, air handling units, and BMS.
• Physically fit for manual tasks and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Oversee and coordinate specialist subcontractors for maintenance work.
• Maintain compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Self-Motivation

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Mechanical Discipline

City & Guilds in Heating & Ventilation 6018

Job description

Mechanical Shift Technician
Location: Liverpool street area, London
Salary: Competitive salary plus shift allowance, private healthcare + Flexible Benefits
Shift Pattern: Days only, 4 on and 4 off

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Shift Technician to join our facilities maintenance team. You will be responsible for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance, and emergency works on mechanical systems within a high-profile site. This role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, ensuring system reliability and compliance with safety standards. You will have the opportunity to work across building maintenance, critical environments, and corporate facilities, enhancing your expertise in diverse settings.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on HVAC, heating, ventilation, air handling units, water treatment systems, pumps, and associated mechanical systems.
• Conduct BMS checks and report any issues to the Shift Leader.
• Respond efficiently to helpdesk calls and mechanical system breakdowns.
• Oversee and coordinate specialist subcontractors when required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Assist other trades where necessary and support wider contract growth opportunities.

What we’re looking for :

• NVQ Level 2-3 or City & Guilds qualification in a Mechanical discipline (e.g., Heating & Ventilation 6018).
• 10+ years' experience in mechanical maintenance within a facilities or building services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of air handling units, BMS, water treatment, emergency generators, and HVAC systems.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Reliable, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
• Physically fit to handle manual tasks.

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days
• Pension with aleading provider andup to8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.