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Shift Technician

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 48,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: a month

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:

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    Undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and small-scale project works in line with SLAs.

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    Responding swiftly to breakdowns and maintenance requests.

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    Diagnosing faults and completing repairs at first attempt where possible, escalating complex issues when necessary.

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    Monitoring plant and system performance and communicating any required downtime to relevant stakeholders.

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    Ordering and checking spare parts or suitable replacements to ensure compliance with standards.

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    Carrying out risk assessments before starting tasks and raising any safety concerns promptly.

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    Keeping plant rooms, tools, and work areas safe, clean, and well organised.

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    Working flexibly to cover shift patterns, including overtime when required.

Responsibilities:

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    Operate and maintain mechanical, plumbing, and building services systems.

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    Conduct first-line fault finding and emergency response duties.

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    Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental procedures, including COSHH.

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    Maintain accurate records of all operational activities for audit purposes.

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    Support senior engineers and site management in meeting operational and maintenance goals.

Skills & Experience Required:

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    Minimum of 2 years’ experience in building services maintenance or engineering.

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    Competent in mechanical and electrical maintenance, including plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems.

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    Strong understanding of safe working practices and risk assessments.

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    Familiar with electronic reporting and IT-based maintenance systems.

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    Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

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    Positive, proactive, and team-focused approach.

Qualifications:

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    City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Air Conditioning & Refrigeration.

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    ONC/HNC in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.

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    NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline.

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    Recognised EITB Maintenance and Operations Engineering Apprenticeship (MOET) or equivalent advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits:

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    Opportunity to work on a high-profile, modern commercial site.

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    Continuous training and professional development

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