Senior Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Arcus FM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Enhanced overtime rates

Annual bonus (up to 4%)

Job summary

Arcus FM is recruiting a Senior Multi Skilled Engineer for a site-based role in North West London. You will handle both planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and fabric systems, working within CAFM and BMS environments.

The position features a 42-hour week, early shifts, and a competitive annual salary of £50,000. You will be part of a team delivering safe, compliant, and efficient engineering services, with opportunities for overtime, a performance bonus, and

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
• Desirable: 2391 Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations
• Desirable: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Desirable: IPAF / PASMA certification within last 3 years
• Desirable: Valid First Aid certificate
• Desirable: Experience as an LV/HV Authorised Person
• Desirable: Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical and fabric disciplines
• Ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency in engineering operations
• Maintain 100% compliance with permit to work processes and energy isolation requirements
• Order materials and obtain quotes for works
• Escalate and coordinate subcontractors during maintenance visits
• Provide cover during holidays and sickness and participate in minor engineering projects
• Be part of out-of-hours call-out rota for P1 & P2 works and provide first-time fixes where possible

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical/Fabric duties

Education

City & Guilds Parts1 &2 or NVQ Level3 in Electrical or Mechanical

Tools

CAFM systems

Ostara

BMS

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior 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 North West London.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary – £50,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings
• Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance

About the Job

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.
• Be part of the out‑of‑hours call‑out rota for P1 & P2 works (approx. 1 in every 3 shifts).
• Provide first‑time fixes for engineering and fabric requests wherever practicable.

To be successful you will have:

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

Additional Information

• Working hours: 7am – 7pm, 42 hours per week
• Shift pattern: 4 on / 6 off / 4 on / 4 off / 6 on

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: