Location: Oxford Street, London
Site: Flagship Retail Site
Employer: Leading Facilities Management Company
Salary: £44,000 + Benefits Package
Shift Pattern: 4on 4off – Days & Nights (7-7)
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Shift Engineer to join a leading Facilities Management provider at a flagship retail site on Oxford Street, London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified mechanical engineer to develop their career within a prestigious commercial environment, working as part of a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining essential building services and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the site.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services systems.
Fault find, diagnose and repair mechanical systems and associated plant.
Carry out maintenance on HVAC, heating, ventilation, pumps and associated mechanical equipment.
Complete permits to work, logbooks and compliance documentation.
Monitor plant performance and respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms.
Support and monitor subcontractors and specialist service providers on site.
Ensure all works are completed in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, site procedures and client requirements.
Respond effectively to mechanical faults and building services issues as part of the shift engineering team.
Maintain accurate records of planned and reactive maintenance activities.
Provide a professional service while working within a high-profile, customer-facing retail environment.
Assist with maintaining a safe, clean and compliant engineering environment. Typical Equipment Maintained
AHUs and FCUs
HVAC systems
Heating systems
Ventilation systems
Pumps and motors
Chillers
Boilers
Pressurisation units
LTHW and CHW systems
Domestic water systems
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Associated mechanical plant and equipment Requirements Essential:
City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance or a relevant discipline such as Plumbing, HVAC etc.
Previous experience working within commercial building services environments.
Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
Good knowledge of HVAC and associated mechanical systems.
Ability to work effectively within a shift-based engineering team.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements.
Good communication and customer service skills. Desirable:
Previous experience working within a flagship retail, commercial or high-profile client environment.
Additional mechanical or building services qualifications.
Experience working with HVAC, AHUs, FCUs, chillers, boilers and pumps.
Experience working with BMS-controlled mechanical systems. Benefits
Additional earnings available through overtime, if wanted.
23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days' leave each year.
Pension with matched contributions of 6–8%.
Life Assurance.
Private Medical Insurance – Single Cover after 12 months' service, with the option to add partner/dependant cover.
Flexible Benefits Scheme, including eye care vouchers, major retailer discounts, salary sacrifice electric car scheme, personal IT equipment loans and financial guidance.
Access to wellbeing programmes.
Company Sick Pay.
Employee recognition programmes rewarding exceptional achievements.
Employee Referral Bonus with generous rewards for referring a friend.
One paid working day per year to volunteer within the local community.
Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential 24/7 support.
Smartphone/tablet, uniform and PPE provided
Salary description
£44000.00 - £44000.00 per year
