Mechanical Maintenance Shift Engineer - Piccadilly Circus - £53,000

PRS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent shift pattern and work-life

Prestigious Piccadilly Circus location

Stable, long-term employment

Career development opportunities

Professional engineering environment

Job summary

PRS in London is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Shift Engineer to manage planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on a high-profile site in Piccadilly Circus.

The role offers a strong earning potential, an excellent shift pattern (4 on/6 off etc.), and the chance to work in a prestigious central London location within a professional engineering team.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• Strong commercial building maintenance experience.
• Mechanical maintenance experience within a large or complex site.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to maintenance.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work a shift-based role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently.
• Maintain pumps, valves, AHUs, HVAC and associated mechanical systems.
• Complete PPM schedules and maintenance records.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and facilities team.
• Support contractors where required.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety procedures.

Skills

Shift pattern experience

Maintenance planning

Fault finding

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Shift Engineer - Piccadilly Circus - 53,000

Salary: 53,000 per annum

Location: Piccadilly Circus, London

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 6 off, 4 on / 4 off and 6 on / 4 off

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a well‑paid role with an excellent shift pattern and a prestigious London location?

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Bias Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a high-profile site in Piccadilly Circus. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer who wants strong earning potential, a great work‑life balance and the opportunity to work within a landmark environment.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the site, ensuring all mechanical systems and equipment remain safe, reliable and fully operational. You will work as part of a professional engineering team, responding to faults, completing PPMs and helping maintain the highest possible standards across the building.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently
• Maintain pumps, valves, AHUs, HVAC and associated mechanical systems
• Complete PPM schedules and maintenance records
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime
• Ensure all works are completed safely and to a high standard
• Work closely with the wider engineering and facilities team
• Support contractors where required
• Maintain compliance with health & safety procedures

Ideally, you will have:

• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification or apprenticeship
• Strong commercial building maintenance experience
• Mechanical maintenance experience within a large or complex site
• Good fault-finding and problem‑solving skills
• A proactive approach to maintenance
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work a shift‑based role

What’s On Offer?

• 53,000 salary
• Excellent shift pattern and work‑life balance
• Prestigious Piccadilly Circus location
• Stable, long‑term employment
• Opportunity to work on a high‑profile site
• Professional engineering environment
• Career development opportunities
• Varied mechanical maintenance role

If you’re a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Central London, this could be an excellent move.