Mechanical Engineer Bc – V182000

Build Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on, 4 off shifts

Long-term role in corporate setting

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional engineering team

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking a professional Mechanical Shift Engineer for a high-profile corporate building in central London. The role covers both reactive and planned maintenance of mechanical systems, based in a prestigious law firm site, with an emphasis on presenting a polished, client-facing engineer.

You will maintain mechanical plant, respond to faults efficiently, and ensure services operate safely and reliably, upholding high professional standards in a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Experience in commercial building maintenance (corporate or critical sites).
• Good knowledge of HVAC systems and plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the site.
• Respond to faults quickly with minimal disruption.
• Maintain plant room equipment including pumps, AHUs, FCUs, and valves.
• Perform temperature and pressure checks and system monitoring.
• Support compliance activities including record keeping and inspections.
• Work with the M&E team and client representatives.
• Maintain presentation and professionalism in a corporate environment.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Independent worker

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Pumps

AHUs

FCUs

Valves

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Shift Engineer
Location: London EC1A
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (7am – 7pm, skipping Sundays)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
DBS: Basic DBS required

About the Role
We are seeking a professional and reliable Mechanical Shift Engineer to join the on-site maintenance team within a high-profile corporate building in central London. Based at a prestigious law firm, the role requires a well-presented engineer who can deliver both reactive and planned maintenance services while representing the company to the highest standards.

You will be responsible for maintaining all mechanical systems across the site, responding to faults efficiently, and ensuring the building’s services operate smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the site
• Respond quickly to faults and equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption
• Maintain plant room equipment including pumps, AHUs, FCUs, and valves
• Perform temperature and pressure checks, system monitoring, and adjustments as needed
• Support compliance activities including record keeping and statutory inspections
• Work collaboratively with the wider M&E team and client representatives
• Uphold high presentation and professionalism at all times in a corporate environment

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services
• Strong experience in commercial building maintenance (corporate or critical sites)
• Good working knowledge of HVAC systems, pumps, valves, and air handling units
• Proven ability to work independently and respond effectively to reactive tasks
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Presentable appearance, suited to a professional corporate environment
• Basic DBS check required prior to start

What’s on Offer

• 4 on, 4 off day shifts (7am – 7pm, skipping Sundays)
• Long-term role within a prestigious law firm environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work as part of a professional, high-performing engineering team