Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Arcus Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Shift Engineer. You will deliver maintenance services across mechanical, electrical, and fabric infrastructure for a key client in Milton Keynes. This fulltime role offers a competitive salary of up to £44,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave, and a range of employee benefits including matched pension contributions and on-call rota. Join us for career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Matched pension contributions (5-6%)

Life assurance

Industry-leading training academy access

Discounts and financial aid programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or fabric maintenance.
• Relevant qualifications in electrical or mechanical disciplines are required.
• Desirable qualifications include IPAF/PASMA certification and first aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance services using provided systems.
• Ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency in engineering operations.
• Manage and close out PPMs promptly.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fabric maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Time management

Education

City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical discipline

2391 Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

CAFM systems

Ostara

Job description

Are you an experienced Multi Skilled Engineer that is ready to take the next step in your career?

Arcus FM are currently recruiting a dedicated Multi Skilled Shift Engineer to join our Operations team, ensuring our mechanical, electrical, and fabric infrastructure is well maintained, compliant, and responsive to the needs of our site based client in Milton Keynes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary - Up to £44,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings
• Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance (historically paid out)

As Multi Skilled Shift Engineer, you will:

• Deliver both planned and reactive mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance services across our clients portfolio using CAFM systems and handheld devices
• As a key part of the team, you'll ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency in all engineering operations, whilst upholding high standards in alignment with company values.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) using Ostara
• Respond promptly to building alarms (via helpdesk or BMS), escalating where required
• Manage reactive maintenance tasks via CAFM system and meet SLA targets
• Close out PPMs in timely fashion and follow up remedial actions.
• Liaise closely with Supervisor, technical admin, and service delivery teams.
• Escort/coordinate subcontractors during maintenance visits.
• Provide cover during holidays and sickness-share responsibilities within the shift team.
• Participate in minor engineering projects and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain 100% compliance across all tasks, and proactively ensure regulatory and asset management compliance.
• Adhere to permit to work processes, carry out isolations to energy sources as needed to maintain safe working environment.
• Order materials and obtain quotes for works.

Provide first time fixes for engineering and fabric requests wherever practicable.

What You’ll Need:

Qualifications:

• Time served in Electrical or Mechanical or Fabric disciplines (minimum 3 years)
• City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical discipline

Desirable:

• City & Guilds Part 3 or NVQ Level 2
• 2391 Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• IPAF / PASMA certification within last 3 years
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Experience as an LV/HV Authorised Person
• Full UK Driving Licence

Working hours / Shift pattern:

• Working alternating weeks - 7am to 4pm OR 10am to 7pm
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Every 5th week - Tuesday to Saturday - 8am to 5pm

On call rota:

• 1 in 5

Why join Arcus:

We're an award-winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You'll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including:

• Matched pension contributions (5-6%)
• Life assurance
• Access to our industry-leading training academy
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Ready to take the next step:

If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.