Shift Technician – Building Systems Pro (12h Shifts)

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

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.