Shift Maintenance Engineer (Canary Wharf)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider seeks a Shift Maintenance Engineer for their Canary Wharf office. The role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and working as part of a professional team. This opportunity offers excellent career progression and training.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Electrically or mechanically qualified (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a commercial FM environment.
• Strong knowledge of building services systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPMs and reactive maintenance across electrical or mechanical building systems.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and maintain site systems.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

18th Edition

Job description

Job Description

Position: Shift Maintenance Engineer

Location: Canary Wharf, East London – Corporate Office Environment

Salary: £45,000 – £46,000 per annum + Discretionary Annual Bonus + Overtime Opportunities

Shift Pattern: Continental Shifts (Days & Nights – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm & 7:00 pm to 7:00 am)

Benefits: 20 days holiday, company pension scheme, ongoing training, excellent career progression

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Shift Maintenance Engineer to join a leading facilities management provider, covering a state-of-the-art corporate office building in the heart of Canary Wharf.

This is a key role carrying out both planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance duties across building services systems. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the site remains operational and compliant at all times.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform PPMs and reactive maintenance across electrical or mechanical building systems
2. Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and maintain site systems to high standards
3. Work as part of a close-knit shift team in a client-facing, professional environment
4. Monitor BMS systems and escalate issues as required
5. Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and site standards
6. Support subcontractors and assist with site audits and inspections

Requirements:

• Electrically or mechanically qualified (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)
• 18th Edition (for electrical candidates)
• Previous experience in a commercial FM environment (ideally critical or corporate)
• Strong knowledge of building services systems and equipment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a shift team
• Good communication and organisational skills

Why Apply?

• Basic salary up to £46,000
• Lots of overtime available – excellent earning potential
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Access to training and development programs (AP courses etc)
• Clear routes for career progression into senior engineering or supervisory roles

This is a superb opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to grow within a highly reputable FM provider and work in one of London’s most prestigious commercial buildings.