Night Shift Technician

Construction, Property and Engineering; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm is seeking a Permanent Night Shift Technician in West London. The role requires candidates to have an electrical or mechanical engineering background. Responsibilities include conducting planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring the smooth operation of building services during the night. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £44,000 per annum with generous overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in planned preventative maintenance across building services.
• Ability to respond to reactive breakdowns promptly.
• Knowledge of M&E plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of all building services during night shifts.
• Conduct planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Log all work in accordance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Building services experience

Multi-skilled mindset

Education

Fully qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Night Shift Technician

Job Title: Permanent Night Shift Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)

Location: West London

Salary: £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 either an electrical or 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:

Fully qualified in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3).

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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