Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

Integral UK LTD; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to support operations at a new life sciences site in London. This role involves ensuring the efficiency and safety of building services, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, maintaining assets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical environments, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the operational excellence of vital services.

Benefits

Overtime pay (x1.5 on weekdays, x2 on weekends)

Standby rate

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle purchase via salary sacrifice

Employee discounts

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Critical Environments like Life Science or Data Centre.
• HV & LV Authorised Person with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive with a drive for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Operate systems effectively and carry out daily checks.
• Ensure compliance with method statements and safety procedures.
• Manage PPM works and respond to critical alarms.

Skills

HV & LV Systems

Communication Skills

Proactivity

Team Collaboration

Report Writing

Initiative

Understanding of VRF AC systems

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering L3 or equivalent

18th Edition IEE: Wiring and Installation

IOSH Working Safely

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Integral UK is seeking a talented Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join our team at a brand new client life sciences site in the heart of London Blackfriars!

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 7am-7pm, Days and Nights

Our Shift team will be expected to have an extensive understanding of Building Services Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & associated assets).

A key role within the account operations, you will be responsible for effective inspection, operation, record keeping and maintenance of all associated assets on site.

You will be responsible for issuing permits to work, ensuring compliance with method statements, risk assessments, SSOW, and Integral Health & Safety procedures.

You will ensure that the conduct of any personnel under your control is safe, professional, and conscientious.

Key Tasks:

1. Operate all systems within the scope of Integral’s responsibility in a competent, effective, and efficient manner.
2. Carry out daily checks on all plant and critical assets and report findings to the Engineering Supervisor.
3. Complete PPM works on self-delivered assets and systems in accordance with contractual obligations and SLAs.
4. Plan and support specialist contractor PPM and reactive works, ensuring RAMS and client approvals are in place with relevant stakeholder communication ahead of commencement.
5. Take ownership of areas (including all plant rooms) under INTEGRAL control, ensuring they are brought up to and maintained to the required standards.
6. Ensure that all contractor worksheets are signed off on completion of works, that quality of work has been inspected, and recommendations are proactively communicated to the Engineering Supervisor.
7. Review service reports following contractor visits, actively chase any recommendations/follow-up actions.
8. Tend to the day-to-day reactive operation of the building including client comfort, specialist extract systems, HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and fire systems.
9. Emergency response and escalations for all critical alarms when on duty.
10. Direct responsibility to actively update CAFM system for all PPM and reactive tasks (from initiation to completion).
11. Report any critical incidents 2-2-2 & near miss/good catch, and support any follow-up action.
12. Ensure all critical equipment operational issues are escalated immediately, in line with local site processes.
13. Attend team meetings when scheduled.
14. Responsible for maintaining site stock, including auditing of stock levels and requesting spares via the account admin team as required.
15. Support with planned reviews and preparation of SOPs and EOPs, as well as proactive participation through relevant EOP scenario drills.
16. Actively contribute to continuous improvement of safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with relevant HSE policies and procedures.
17. Demonstrate the “One team” values and culture across the Integral IMF account and client partnership team.

Personal Specification:

1. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Critical Environments such as Life Science/Hospital/Banking/Data Centre.
2. HV & LV Authorised Person (Experienced with HV & LV Systems).
3. Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff/management/customers.
4. Enthusiasm and proactivity in achieving the highest standard of operation.
5. Good IT and report writing skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
6. Willingness to attend on and off-site training, which may require nights away from home due to the nature of the specialist training such as Authorised Person Training.
7. A high level of initiative, with a drive to continuously improve the operation.
8. A smart, presentable, professional appearance.
9. Ability to comprehend and act upon both verbal and written instructions.
10. Integrity, honesty, and punctuality are expected.
11. Collaborative team player, who works effectively to achieve common goals.
12. A good understanding of VRF AC systems and split AC units.
13. Electrical/Mechanical Engineering L3 or equivalent qualification.
14. 18th Edition IEE: Wiring and Installation (Ability to attain 18^th Edition through additional training).
15. IOSH Working Safely.
16. IPAF (Combined).
17. L8 Awareness Training.

Employee Benefits:

1. Overtime x1.5 on weekdays and x2 on weekends + day in lieu on bank holidays.
2. Standby rate is £15 per day and £50 on bank holidays.
3. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata into shifts for shift workers).
4. Ability to buy and sell holidays – buy 5 days & sell 2 days.
5. Life assurance.
6. Auto-enrolment company pension scheme.
7. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
8. Cycle to work scheme.
9. Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice.
10. Employee discounts with various brands.
11. Learning and development programs, training, and career opportunities.

The above is a guideline to the role and is not intended to be fully inclusive or exclusive of the duties required. At times it may be requested that additional tasks/responsibilities are undertaken at Integral Management's request.