Night Shift Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a high-end commercial site in central London. This Night Shift role operates on a Temp-to-Perm basis, with a path to permanent employment after a 12-week agency period.

The engineer will perform PPM on AHUs/FCUs, handle reactive faults, L&E tasks, BMS monitoring, and maintain safety logs in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is highly desirable.
• Experience in commercial offices, banks, or data centers.
• Reliability and night-shift suitability with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on AHUs, FCUs, pumps and motors.
• Respond to plant faults, leaks, or electrical issues as they arise.
• Carry out electrical & mechanical tasks including emergency lighting tests and minor plumbing repairs.
• Use Building Management System (BMS) to monitor and clear alarms.
• Ensure health and safety logs are kept up to date.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift)

Are you a night owl who thrives on independence and technical variety? We are looking for a reliable, Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a premier commercial site in the heart of London. This is a Temp-to-Perm opportunity, offering the chance to prove your skills before securing a long-term role.

The Package

• Rate: Up to £27 per hour (Experience dependent).
• Shift Pattern: Continental Shifts (Nights Only).
• Contract: Temp-to-Perm (Typically 12 weeks via agency before moving to staff).
• Environment: High-end commercial corporate building.

The Role

Working within a high-spec commercial environment, you will be the "go-to" person during the night hours, ensuring the building remains operational and safe for the following business day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Executing scheduled checks on AHUs, FCUs, pumps, and motors.
• Reactive Tasks: Responding swiftly to plant failures, leaks, or electrical faults.
• Electrical & Mechanical Bias: Carrying out emergency lighting tests, ballast changes, and minor plumbing repairs.
• BMS Monitoring: Utilizing the Building Management System to identify and clear alarms.
• Compliance: Ensuring all health and safety logs are updated accurately.

About You

We are looking for a proactive engineer who doesn't need their hand held. To be successful, you'll need:

• Qualifications: Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Electrical Focus: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is highly desirable.
• Experience: Previous experience working in commercial offices, banks, or data centers.
• Reliability: As this is a night shift role, punctuality and a strong work ethic are non-negotiable.
• Communication: Comfortable liaising with security and night-staff, with clear reporting skills.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic way to "test drive" a top-tier employer. You'll get to work in a sophisticated environment with a competitive hourly rate and a clear path to a permanent contract with full benefits.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.