Shift Engineer

Bioconsulteurope; City of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the City of London seeks a skilled Shift Engineer to join their maintenance team. This role offers the opportunity to provide guidance to the team, perform routine maintenance on critical systems, and investigate faults. The ideal candidate should have a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification, strong HVAC knowledge, and experience in a critical facility environment. This position provides various benefits, including onsite parking and medical insurance.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Holiday Buy scheme

Discounted private medical insurance

On-site physiotherapist

Discounted gym membership

Staff discounts at local retailers

Annual performance-related bonus

Access to salary sacrifice pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in critical facilities or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Lead by providing technical expertise and training.
• Assist with coordinating contractors for maintenance works.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance on LV distribution systems and HVAC systems.
• Investigate faults and report findings accurately.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and security regulations.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of HVAC and critical engineering systems

Ability to lead, advise and motivate team members effectively

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job description

Job Title

Shift Engineer – Client Direct – Commercial Complex – Docklands

Company

Biological Consulting Europe Ltd

Job Overview

CBW are recruiting for a skilled Shift Engineer to join the in‑house maintenance team at a globally recognisable commercial estate. The successful candidate will support the Shift Lead in delivering a high‑quality, reliable service, ensuring systems operate efficiently with minimal downtime. This role offers the opportunity to lead, train and contribute to a safe and productive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Lead by providing technical expertise, guidance and training to the team.
• Assist with coordinating contractors for reactive, planned and ad‑hoc maintenance works.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Perform routine maintenance on LV distribution systems, HVAC mechanical cooling/heating and associated plant/equipment.
• Investigate faults, identify root causes and report findings accurately to the relevant stakeholders.
• Develop a deep understanding of building systems and processes through continuous assessment and training.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and security regulations; report hazards or unsafe acts.
• Support site governance and contractor compliance outside operational hours.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaborate with other shifts to maintain operational efficiency.

Working Hours

• Panama shift (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)
• Days and night shift (06:00 – 18:00, 18:00 – 06:00)

Essential Skills & Experience

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC and critical engineering systems.
• Experience working in critical facilities or similar environments.
• Ability to lead, advise and motivate team members effectively.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Holiday Buy scheme (purchase up to 1 week's Annual Leave per year)
• Access to discounted private medical insurance for you and immediate family
• Medicash cash plan
• On‑site physiotherapist
• Discounted gym membership at many local facilities
• Staff discounts at most retailers on site & some local restaurants & hotels
• Enrolment into company AE pension scheme
• Access to salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Bereavement counselling
• Cycle 2 work salary sacrifice scheme
• Early pay advances
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to salary sacrifice car leasing scheme

Contact

Please send your CV to Bailey at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.