Senior Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Arcus FM Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer to ensure mechanical, electrical, and fabric infrastructure is well-maintained. The role involves delivering planned and reactive maintenance services, ensuring compliance and safety, as well as managing a range of expectations and SLAs. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and qualifications, including City & Guilds certifications. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including matched pension contributions, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Enhanced overtime rates

Annual bonus up to 4%

Matched pension contributions

Life assurance

Access to training academy

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in electrical, mechanical, or fabric maintenance.
• Time-served in relevant disciplines with necessary certifications.
• Experience as an LV/HV Authorised Person is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical, electrical, and fabric maintenance services.
• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Escalate building alarms as necessary.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fabric maintenance

Compliance and safety

Education

City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3

Tools

CAFM systems

Handheld devices

Ostara software

Job description

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 Senior 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 - circa £50,000 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)

As Senior Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer, you will

• Support & work with the onsite Multi Skilled Shift Engineers
• 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.

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

Additional info

• Working hours: 7am - 7pm, 40 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

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.