Mechanical Shift Engineer

Velocity Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Shift Engineer to oversee building services for a prestigious banking contract in Canary Wharf. Candidates should have a strong background in building services, critical environment experience, and relevant mechanical qualifications. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, fault investigation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have City & Guilds Mechanical Competency Level 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Experience in critical facilities and building services.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and processes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Monitor building management systems for alarms.
• Investigate faults and implement remedies.

Skills

Good building services knowledge

Critical Environment Experience

Good Customer relationship skills

Understanding technical drawings

Education

City & Guilds Mechanical Competency Level 1 & 2 or equivalent

17th Edition IEE Regulations

Tools

CMMS systems

BMS systems

Job description

Job Title - Shift Engineer

My client is a global leading provider in facilities management and they are looking for a Shift Engineer to look after the building services for one of their prestigious banking contracts, located in Canary Wharf.

The engineer will be expected to have excellent understanding of Critical Facilities/Data Centre infrastructure (Electrical, Mechanical, and DC specific infrastructure). They will be responsible for effective inspection, operation and maintenance of all associated assets within the Data Centre, with a primary focus on risk management, enhancing the quality of the service delivery through effective support of the Data Centre Shift Leader or Data Centre Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance tasks as required within across HV and LV distribution systems, associated plant / equipment and HVAC mechanical cooling / heating systems as determined by the CMMS system's work orders
• Monitor BMS for running and alarm conditions
• Attend to A/C related clients' problems
• Building walk-rounds, taking meter readings from UPS, PDU's and utilities
• Investigate faults, identify causes and effect remedies
• Prepare accurate / timely reports as required
• Ensure corrective / repair works are carried out in accordance with current regulations
• Assist when and where required with installation works
• Participate in emergency call out roster providing cover for weekend and team member absences, as required
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio buildings their layouts, functions and complexities
• Establish and develop trusting, meaningful relationships with Facilities Managers, Client staff and representatives
• Endorse day to day and future compliance to safe working practices, quality standards conformity and best practice methods
• Volunteer ideas / initiatives that contribute to the service levels and delivery
• Undertake other tasks, as required by Customer Services Supervisor / Contract Manager, in accordance with experience and competencies

Experience Required

• City & Guilds Mechanical Competency Level 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Good building services knowledge
• Critical Environment Experience
• Good Customer relationship skills
• Working knowledge of “Permit to work” systems
• Understand and interpret technical drawings / processes
• Experience of CMMS and BMS systems
• 17th Edition IEE Regulations