Mechanical Shift Engineer

Are you an experienced Mechanical Shift Engineer looking to work in one of London’s most high-profile critical environments? This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading Facilities Management company supporting a major £150 million refurbishment project.

As a Mechanical Shift Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining operational continuity across critical mechanical systems, ensuring zero downtime in a fast-paced and technically demanding environment.

The Role

In this Mechanical Shift Engineer position, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of essential building services systems during a large-scale infrastructure upgrade.

Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing and supporting mechanical systems throughout a major refurbishment project
Carrying out fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on air source heat pumps and HVAC equipment
Working collaboratively with electrical engineers and wider engineering teams to maintain system integrity
Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical plant
Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and compliance standards
Responding quickly to technical issues in a live TV and broadcasting environment where service continuity is critical
Supporting operational excellence within a complex critical facilities environment About You

To succeed as a Mechanical Shift Engineer, you’ll need strong technical knowledge, excellent fault-finding ability, and the confidence to make decisions under pressure.

You will ideally have:

A Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent
Proven experience within building services, facilities management, or critical environments
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems
Experience working with air source heat pumps and associated mechanical plant
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
The ability to remain calm and effective within high-pressure operational environments
Previous experience in critical facilities, data centres, broadcasting, or healthcare environments would be advantageous What’s In It For You?

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Mechanical Shift Engineer to join a respected FM provider with long-term stability, significant investment, and genuine career prospects.

Benefits include:

Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000
Overtime opportunities and additional shift availability
Long-term security with strong TUPE protections
Exposure to a landmark £150 million refurbishment project
Supportive engineering team and collaborative working culture
Ongoing investment in facilities, training, and infrastructure Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of critical engineering operations in London. If you’re a proactive Mechanical Shift Engineer who thrives in technically challenging environments and wants to be part of a high-performing facilities team, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Apply Now

To apply for this Mechanical Shift Engineer opportunity, click Apply Now and send your CV to Brandon Turland today.

Interviews are taking place immediately, so don’t miss your chance to join a leading Facilities Management team delivering excellence in one of the UK’s most demanding environments