Shift Engineer

WPS; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Property Services are seeking an Electrically Biased Shift Engineer to join our Facilities Management team at the Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge. You will carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across building services to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires Level 3 electrical qualification, 18th Edition BS7671, strong fault‑finding skills and the ability to work well in a live, high‑profile environment with a focus on customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification and experience in facilities management or building services.
• Proven skills in fault diagnosis and fault rectification on electrical systems.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance in live environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance with focus on electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Ensure tasks comply with electrical regulations and safety standards.
• Monitor building plant to maximise operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records using CAFM systems.
• Support wider engineering team during shifts and maintenance.
• Communicate professionally with client representatives and contractors.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency and reliability improvements.

Skills

Electrical qualification

18th Edition BS7671

Fault finding

PPM & Reactive maintenance

Customer service

Team working

Education

Level 3 Electrical qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Weybridge, Surrey

Shift Work / Rota

The Vacancy

Wates Property Services are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Electrically Biased Shift Engineer to join our Facilities Management team at the iconic Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge, Surrey. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a prestigious, high-profile environment, delivering first-class building maintenance services and ensuring the smooth operation of a world-renowned destination visited by customers, employees and guests every day. As an Electrically Biased Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding and repairs across a wide range of electrical and building services systems. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant and efficient environment while delivering exceptional service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities with a primary focus on electrical systems and associated building services plant.
• Diagnose electrical faults and undertake repairs efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed in line with statutory compliance, electrical regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Monitor building systems and plant performance to maximise operational efficiency.
• Complete accurate records and documentation using CAFM systems.
• Support the wider engineering team during shifts and planned maintenance activities.
• Liaise professionally with client representatives, contractors and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, energy efficiency and asset reliability.

About You

We're looking for an experienced electrically qualified engineer who is passionate about delivering excellent facilities management services. You will have:

• Proven experience within a facilities management, building services or maintenance environment.
• Level 3 Electrical qualification (or equivalent) – essential.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) – essential.
• Experience working on commercial electrical systems within a live environment.
• Strong fault‑finding, diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance on commercial building services systems.
• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance legislation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a shift team.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

Desirable

• Experience working within a prestigious or customer‑facing FM environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical plant and building services systems.
• Experience using CAFM systems.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage.