Shift Engineer - Days Only

BGIS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Ongoing training and development

High-profile commercial environment

Job summary

BGIS is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer with an electrical bias to join our on-site team at a prestigious commercial property in London. The role involves hands-on maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems to ensure safe, efficient operation and contractual compliance.

You will perform PPM and reactive tasks, diagnose faults, and work with subcontractors to keep plant running. A strong understanding of building services and safety is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience in commercial building maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical building services.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to minimise downtime.
• Maintain lighting, power, emergency lighting, UPS, generators, HVAC, pumps, motors and associated plant.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support subcontractors and specialist service providers on site.
• Complete accurate maintenance records using CAFM systems.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures, permits to work and statutory regulations.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service to building occupants and stakeholders.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical systems

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering NVQ Level 3

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

CAFM systems

BMS

Job description

Shift Engineer - Days Only - 4 On 4 Off

Location: City of London, near St Pauls
Shift Pattern: 4 On 4 Off, 10:00-22:00 (Days Only)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

BGIS is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer with an electrical bias to join our on-site engineering team at a prestigious commercial property in London.

This is a hands-on role responsible for the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across a varied portfolio of electrical and mechanical building services systems. Working as part of a professional engineering team, you will ensure all plant and equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to minimise downtime.
• Maintain lighting, power, emergency lighting, UPS, generators, HVAC, pumps, motors and associated plant.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support subcontractors and specialist service providers on site.
• Complete accurate maintenance records using CAFM systems.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures, permits to work and statutory regulations.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service to building occupants and stakeholders.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience within commercial building maintenance, facilities management or a critical environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of both electrical and mechanical building services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• HV/LV switching experience.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Previous experience in a flagship commercial office, banking, corporate or critical environment.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, ongoing training and development, and the opportunity to work within a high-profile commercial environment on a desirable days-only shift pattern.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organisation. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognise that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organisational success! #BGISUK #LI-JC2