Mechanical Shift Engineer in City of London

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in London seeks a Mechanical Shift Engineer. The role involves maintaining HVAC and other mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with regulations. You should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and solid experience in commercial building services. The position offers a competitive salary of £54,000 and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development and training opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proactive and experienced in mechanical engineering.
• Solid experience in building services within commercial environments.
• Experience working on a continental shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Maintain HVAC systems, pumps, boilers, and chillers.
• Operate and monitor BMS systems.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

HVAC knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS systems

Job description

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Mechanical Shift Engineer – Building Services / FM

Location: City of London
Salary: £54,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Continental – Days & Nights
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for a proactive and experienced Mechanical Shift Engineer to join a leading FM provider, delivering high-quality building services across a flagship commercial site. This is a critical role within a fast-paced environment, ensuring the smooth operation of mechanical systems and supporting the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical building services systems
• Maintain HVAC systems, pumps, AHUs, fan coil units, boilers, and chillers
• Operate and monitor BMS systems to optimise building performance
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and health & safety standards
• Support subcontractor management and site coordination
• Respond to emergency situations and support shift coverage as required

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Solid experience in building services within commercial FM environments
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical plant systems
• Experience working on a continental shift pattern (days & nights)
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Additional certifications (e.g. F‑Gas, Legionella) are desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £54,000
• Continental shift pattern offering work‑life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension scheme and company benefits

Join a team that keeps buildings running smoothly.

Apply today to take the next step in your FM career.

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