Shift Mechanical Engineer

Position: Mechanical Shift Engineer
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights Rotation)

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical building services systems.
• Maintaining and fault-finding on HVAC plant, pumps, motors, AHUs, FCUs, heating systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Responding promptly to breakdowns and ensuring minimal disruption to critical hospital operations.
• Completing maintenance activities in line with health and safety regulations and site procedures.
• Supporting statutory compliance and ensuring accurate completion of maintenance records.
• Working closely with the wider engineering team to maintain high standards of service delivery across the site.
• Participating in the shift rota covering both day and night shifts.

What We're Looking For

• Mechanical qualification such as City & Guilds, NVQ, Apprenticeship, or equivalent.
• Previous experience within commercial building services, healthcare environments, critical facilities, or facilities maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical plant.
• Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• A team player who can perform effectively within a busy operational environment.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of up to 45,000 per annum.
• Attractive 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile healthcare contract within a critical environment.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Long-term stability with a major Facilities Management provider.

If this position sounds like something you'd be interested in, I'd be delighted to discuss it with you in more detail.