Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Arcus FM Limited.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to maintain mechanical, electrical, and fabric infrastructure. The role demands expertise in delivering preventative and reactive maintenance services while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Offering a competitive salary of up to £42,000 and an opportunity for career progression in a supportive environment, this position requires a commitment to quality and safety. Working hours are varied, with on-call duties every 5th week.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Enhanced overtime rates

Annual bonus (up to 4%)

Matched pension contributions (5-6%)

Access to training academy

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Fabric disciplines.
• City & Guilds or NVQ certification in relevant discipline.
• Experience as an LV/HV Authorised Person is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance services.
• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) using Ostara.
• Respond to building alarms and manage reactive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain compliance and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fabric maintenance

Compliance

Safety management

Education

City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3

2391 Inspection & Testing

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

CAFM systems

Handheld devices

Ostara

Job description

Why Join Us

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 £42,000 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)

What You'll Be Doing

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 requiredManage 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 We're Looking For

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.

Requisition ID

2025-8061