Shift Engineer

Wates Smartspace; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is seeking a proactive Shift Engineer for Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge. The role runs on a continental shift pattern (7am–7pm) with 4 days on and 4 days off, delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a high-profile site.

You will help optimise building services, ensure energy efficiency and compliance with health and safety standards, and carry out first-line maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant, including pumps, motors, drives, AHUs, LV switchgear, PLCs,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar electrical engineering role within facilities or building services maintenance.
• IOSH Working Safely certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Up-to-date electrical qualifications and understanding of statutory regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Building services maintenance

Contingent shift work

Education

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

Tools

SCADA

PLC

LV switchgear

Pumps & motors

Job description

Shift Engineer – 7am to 7pm shifts, 4 days on 4days off

Location: Weybridge

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 andproactiveShift Engineerto join our dedicated team atMercedes-Benz Worldin 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 locations.
• We assess applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on disclosed information.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo 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, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting