Mechanical Shift Engineer in N1C, King's Cross, Greater London

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL seeks a Mechanical Shift Engineer to perform planned preventive and reactive maintenance on Heating & Air-Conditioning systems in a London area facility.

You will oversee mechanical/plumbing aspects, ensure safety compliance, manage spares, and maintain Frontline sheets. The role focuses on reliability, timely fault remediation and adherence to service levels in a commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical or Plumbing Engineering (NVQ/C&G).
• Experience with FM/building services maintenance.
• Knowledge of H&S requirements in maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on HVAC and mechanical plant.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests to minimise downtime.
• Maintain pumps, motors and valves and operate cooling towers as needed.
• Keep comprehensive maintenance records and safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with site policies and safe working practices.
• Assist with spares planning and Material readiness for tasks.

Skills

Pumps, Motors & Valves

Cooling Towers

Health & Safety

FM / Building services

Education

NVQ/C&G Mechanical/Plumbing

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Shift Engineer

Purpose of Job

To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to client Heating & Air-Conditioning Systems in accordance with agreed service levels. Also to look after all mechanical/plumbing aspects of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all Heating & Air-conditioning plant to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements.
• Ensure that Evaporative Cooling Systems and Domestic water systems are maintained to comply with the requirements of the L8 standard.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
• To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to other site plant as required.
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the above plant.
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of “Frontline” task sheets.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices
• Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment, and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required.
• Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning.

Experience

• Experience of maintaining Pumps, Motors and Valves
• Experience of operating Cooling Towers
• Experience working in a commercial environment
• Building Maintenance/Services experience (Mechanical)
• Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities

Person Specification

• Qualified in Mechanical or Plumbing Engineering within a recognised institution (NVQ/C&Gs)
• Formally trained in mechanical services maintenance
• Previous experience in FM / Building services
• Basic skills on building management systems would be an advantage
• Formal health and safety training (Desirable)