Shift Engineer

Wates; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates is seeking a proactive Shift Engineer to join the Mercedes-Benz World site in Weybridge. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance across high-profile facilities, focusing on building systems performance, energy efficiency and safety compliance.

You will manage first-line maintenance on electrical and mechanical plant, optimise systems for reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to site procedures and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical/maintenance roles within facilities or building services.
• Up-to-date electrical qualifications and awareness of applicable regs.
• IOSH Working Safely certification or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Respond to help desk tasks (planned and reactive) within agreed timeframes and handover to the Manager.
• Carry out first-line maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant (pumps, motors, drives, AHUs, LV switchgear, PLCs, SCADA).
• Monitor and optimise building systems for efficient operation and sustainability.
• Operate and maintain building services in line with site procedures and regulations.
• Occasional event coverage; overtime paid if outside shift pattern.
• Support other sites as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

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Shift Engineer - 7am to 7pm shifts, 4 days on 4 days offð Location: Weybridgeð Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Shift)

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electrical Installation and 18th Edition

About the Role

WPS is seeking a skilled and proactive Shift Engineer to join our dedicated team at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge. This role involves delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a high-profile site, with a strong focus on building systems performance, energy efficiency, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and complete help desk tasks (planned and reactive) within agreed timeframes, ensuring accurate reporting and handover to the Manager
• Carry out first-line maintenance on all mechanical and electrical plant, including pumps, motors, drives, AHUs, LV switchgear, PLCs, and SCADA systems
• Monitor and optimise building systems to ensure efficient operation and continuous improvement, with a focus on sustainability
• Operate and maintain building services systems in line with site procedures and statutory regulations
• Provide occasional event coverage, paid as overtime if outside of shift pattern
• Occasionally support other sites as required

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar electrical engineering role within facilities or building services maintenance
• Up-to-date electrical qualifications and a solid understanding of statutory regulations and industry codes of practice
• IOSH Working Safely certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to high standards and quality assurance
• Ability to work effectively within a continental shift rota

Additional Information

This role is based on a single site, with occasional travel to other assess applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on disclosed the nature of this position, you will need to overcome a Basic Disclosure and Barring
Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, National Security Vetting