Multi Skilled Engineer - Resident

PPM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking an on-site Shift Engineer to cover continental 12-hour days and nights on a 4 on 4 off rotation in a critical environment. The role involves preventive and reactive maintenance of HVAC, electrical systems, pumps, and M&E plant, with a focus on reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a technical engineering role, a strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background, and the ability to work under time pressure in a 24/7 setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a technical engineering role in commercial buildings, critical environments, data centres or high-end corporate sites.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background; multi-skilled preferred.
• Experience performing PPM and reactive tasks on critical systems under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on 24/7 critical systems.
• Work on HVAC, electrical, pumps, BMS and plumbing tasks.
• Provide clear handovers between shifts and maintain safety standards.

Skills

PPM tasks

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Multi-skilled

24/7 shift experience

Education

Level 2/3 Engineering (Mech or Elec)

City & Guilds / NVQ

Tools

HVAC systems

BMS controls

Pumps & motors

Electrical distribution

Plumbing & M&E

Job description

Salary equivalent of £50,336 + £5k shift allowance for working nights.

£25.33 per hour (blended rate) PAYE.

Mainly working 4 on 4 off continental shift patterns of days and nights (12hr days). Shift times are 6:30-18:30 & 18:30-6:30.

Temp to perm opportunity for the right candidate.

Role Requirements - Shift Engineer Criteria

Essential Technical Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a technical engineering role within a commercial building, critical environment, data centre, or high end corporate site
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background (multi skilled preferred)
• Confident carrying out PPM and reactive tasks on critical systems under time pressure
• Experience working on shift in 24/7 environments
• Competent with the following systems:
• HVAC (AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems)
• Electrical distribution, lighting, and power
• Pumps, motors, BMS controls, basic fault finding
• Plumbing and general M&E plant

Certifications Required

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition (for electrically biased engineers)
• City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent trade certification
• Right to Work documentation
• CSCS/ECS card

Shift Pattern & Expectations

• Continental shift pattern (details can be provided but usually 12 hour days/nights)
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Confident in client facing situations, maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Ability to provide clear handovers between shifts

Soft Skills & Behaviours

• Calm under pressure
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good communication with the wider engineering team and site management
• Safety focused mindset with strong compliance awareness

Role Details

• Immediate start preferred
• Temporary (could be full time following a trial period), on-site role
• Uniform and PPE provided if required