Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Arcus FM Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to ensure the mechanical, electrical, and fabric infrastructure is well-maintained and compliant. Responsibilities include delivering maintenance services, managing compliance, and responding to building alarms. Candidates must have relevant qualifications, experience in electrical or mechanical fields, and a strong adherence to safety standards. This role offers competitive salary, career progression, and various benefits including matched pension contributions and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Life assurance

Access to training academy

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in relevant discipline.
• City & Guilds certification or NVQ Level 3 required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance services.
• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance using Ostara.
• Respond to building alarms and manage reactive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fabric maintenance

CAFM systems

Compliance management

Education

City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3

Time-served in Electrical, Mechanical or Fabric disciplines

Tools

Ostara

Handheld devices

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 Parts1 &2 or NVQ Level3 in Electrical or Mechanical discipline

Desirable:

• City & Guilds Part3 or NVQ Level2
• 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.