Shift Technician

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

Job summary

BGIS UK & Europe is seeking a Shift Technician to manage day-to-day operations on a Canary Wharf site. You will oversee continental shift patterns (12-hour days and nights), ensuring environmental conditions are maintained across critical building systems.

The role requires experience with air conditioning, UPS, generators, LV systems, fault finding, and the use of CMMS/Maximo data. You will supervise subcontractors and ensure safe, reliable plant operation 24/7.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building services and M&E plant.
• Experience with fault finding on critical systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS software (Maximo) and alarm data.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM on M&E plant according to site schedules and asset lists.
• Complete reactive tasks promptly and identify areas for improvement.
• Supervise sub-contractors and approve works for on-site repairs.
• Operate Permit to Work system in line with BGIS QH&S procedures.
• Ensure plant faults are remedied to keep systems in serviceable order.
• Maintain accurate spares lists and provide timescales for remedial works.
• Document reactive and breakdown work and update CAFM/Maximo records.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements for tasks.

Skills

Air conditioning

UPS

Generators

LV systems

Fault finding

Maximo

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Job Description

Shift Technician

Location: Canary Wharf

Shift: Continental Shift, Days & Nights, 7-7

Purpose of Job

To ensure all environmental conditions are maintained at all times with regard to critical building systems. To supervise the day to day operation of a shift carrying out PPM and reactive works within the contracted site. Working hours are continental shift pattern, 12 hour shifts. Engineers must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge of Air conditioning, UPS, Generators, LV systems, which will include the ability to fault find using the production of graphical information and the utilisation of current alarm data.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that routine PPM is carried out on all M&E plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
• Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric-related items.
• Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub-contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
• To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with BGIS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator or update CAFM system.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared, reviewed and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.
• To develop a good working relationship with all members of BGIS staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.
• Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.
• Ensure the professional image of BGIS is presented to clients at all times.
• Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of BGIS are locked at all times and are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
• Supervising and monitoring of sub‑contractors’ works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
• Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
• To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
• Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
• Ensure Computer Based Maintenance systems, e.g. Maximo, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
• Any other task as directed by the Site management team.
• Ensure the engineering team on site produce required near-miss reports, dynamic risk assessments and detailed records of site activities, and ensuring any non-compliance is challenged and escalated where necessary.
• To proactively check the operation of the LOTO system in accordance with BGIS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
• Overview the buildings environmental conditions using the BMS System and utilise same to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
• Ensure Shift Reports are completed to the correct standard.

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