Mechanical Shift Engineer in Oxford Street, London
Posted by Options Resourcing Ltd
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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