Mechanical Shift Engineer

Randstad CPE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Shift Engineer for a critical building environment in Canary Wharf. The successful candidate will perform maintenance and repair on mechanical systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Key qualifications include Level 2 or Level 3 in a Mechanical discipline and experience in high-pressure environments. The role offers a salary starting at £50,000 plus overtime, with a working pattern of continental days and nights.

Qualifications

• Skilled in performing maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing HVAC and pump systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on mechanical systems within a critical environment.
• Diagnose and repair faults across essential systems.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Mechanical systems maintenance

HVAC systems

Fault diagnosis

Pressure systems

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 in a Mechanical discipline

Job description

Mechanical Shift Engineer

Location: Canary Wharf

Working Pattern: Continental days and nights

Salary: £50,000+ overtime

Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? We're seeking a Mechanical Shift Engineer to join our team in a critical building environment, ensuring the seamless operation of essential systems. If you thrive in high‑pressure environments and have a passion for delivering excellence, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform camping and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems within a critical environment.
• Diagnose and repair faults across HVAC, pumps, valves, and other essential systems.
• Boilers, pressure systems and legionella control.
• Monitor and maintain critical systems Older to assure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 2 or Level 3 in a Mechanical discipline (or equivalent).
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Posted: Jan 12th 2026
Closes: Feb 12th 2026