Night Shift Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in West London is looking for a Permanent Night Shift Technician with a mechanical bias to ensure the smooth operation of building services. This role involves conducting planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and working a 6:30pm to 6:30am shift pattern. The ideal candidate should hold a City and Guilds Level 2 qualification and have experience in building services. Competitive salary of £42,000 to £44,000 plus generous overtime is offered.

Qualifications

• Required to have any mechanical qualification, City and Guilds Level 2 minimum.
• Experience in building services is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and handle health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of all building services during night shifts.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance across the site.
• Respond to reactive breakdowns and critical alarms.
• Log work accurately in line with health and safety standards.
• Provide handover to the day shift team.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Building services experience

Problem-solving skills

Education

City and Guilds Level 2 Mechanical qualification

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

AHUs & FCUs

Pumps & Motors

Job description

Night Shift Technician - Mechanical Bias

Job Title: Permanent Night Shift Engineer

Location: West London

Salary: £42,000 - 44,000 per annum + Generous Overtime

Hours: Permanent Nights, 6:30pm - 6:30am (4-on, 4-off shift pattern)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Permanent Night Shift Engineer to join the facilities management team at a large, prestigious commercial site in West London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who thrives working nights and wants the stability of a permanent role. We are open to candidates from a mechanical background, as long as you have a strong multi-skilled mindset and experience in building services.

Key Responsibilities

• As an engineer on-site during the night, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all building services.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across the site, taking advantage of the quiet night-time hours.
• Responding promptly to any reactive breakdowns and critical alarms.
• Undertaking maintenance on a wide range of M&E plant, including:
• AHUs & FCUs
• Pumps & Motors
• Heating and ventilation systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS) monitoring
• Lighting (including emergency light testing)
• Basic plumbing and fabric repairs

Ensuring all work is logged correctly and completed in line with strict health and safety standards.

Conducting thorough site walk-rounds to identify any potential issues.

Providing a comprehensive handover to the day shift team.

Requirements

Any Mechanical qualification - City and Guilds Level 2 minimum

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.

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