Shift Technician

EH20 group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering services provider in London is seeking a Shift Technician with a mechanical and plumbing background to ensure the efficient operation of building services systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in building services maintenance, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. This position offers continuous training and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-profile sites

Continuous training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in building services maintenance.
• Competent in mechanical and electrical maintenance including plumbing and HVAC.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Operate and maintain mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Support senior engineers in maintenance goals.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical maintenance

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical

ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 3

Job description

We are looking for a Shift Technician with a Mechanical/Plumbing Background to join a reputable engineering services provider in London, known for delivering high-quality maintenance and building services across commercial and mixed-use properties.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically competent engineer with mechanical and plumbing experience to develop their career within a stable and supportive organisation.

About the Role

In this role, you will help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building services systems as part of the MSD maintenance contract.

Key responsibilities include

• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and small-scale project works in line with SLAs.
• Responding swiftly to breakdowns and maintenance requests.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs at first attempt where possible, escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Monitoring plant and system performance and communicating any required downtime to relevant stakeholders.
• Ordering and checking spare parts or suitable replacements to ensure compliance with standards.
• Carrying out risk assessments before starting tasks and raising any safety concerns promptly.
• Keeping plant rooms, tools, and work areas safe, clean, and well organised.
• Working flexibly to cover shift patterns, including overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical, plumbing, and building services systems.
• Conduct first-line fault finding and emergency response duties.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental procedures, including COSHH.
• Maintain accurate records of all operational activities for audit purposes.
• Support senior engineers and site management in meeting operational and maintenance goals.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in building services maintenance or engineering.
• Competent in mechanical and electrical maintenance, including plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices and risk assessments.
• Familiar with electronic reporting and IT-based maintenance systems.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Positive, proactive, and team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Air Conditioning & Refrigeration.
• ONC/HNC in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline.
• Recognised EITB Maintenance and Operations Engineering Apprenticeship (MOET) or equivalent advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, modern commercial site.
• Continuous training and professional development.