Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer

Contract: Banking

Location: Glasgow, G52 4TG

Hours: 41

Our client, ISS, is seeking a Shift Engineer to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive works across two data centre locations, acting as the on-site engineer responsible for day-to-day site operations.

The role requires a proactive individual who can maintain high standards across critical building services while ensuring a safe, well-presented and fully operational corporate environment.

Job Description

We are looking for someone experienced in high-level corporate environments who can confidently manage daily site activity, coordinate subcontractors, and support client meetings and events.

The Shift Engineer will play a key role in ensuring compliance, operational continuity and effective communication with on-site teams.

Working Pattern: 28-day rota comprising 14 shifts (7 day shifts and 7 night shifts)

• Week 1: 4 night shifts
• Week 2: 6 day shifts
• Week 3: 1 day shift and 3 night shifts
• Week 4: Off

Note: Shift rota issued 6 weeks in advance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance activities across two data centre sites, acting as the sole on-site engineer when required.
• Carry out daily site walkrounds, identifying defects and ensuring all areas are safe, tidy and fully operational.
• Escort and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring compliance with site procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure meeting rooms are correctly set up, including furniture alignment, A/V functionality and air conditioning before and after use.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC systems, checking control panels for faults and liaising with landlord site engineers where required.
• Carry out general building fabric checks, including doors, escape routes, glazing, windows, blinds, office furniture and fixtures.
• Inspect plumbing systems, toilets and drainage, recording water temperatures and resolving minor blockages or defects.
• Communicate PPM progress and reactive issues with ISS engineers, FOH teams and attend weekly coordination meetings.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Experience working in high-level corporate environments delivering general building services.
• Proven experience operating as an engineer on site, managing priorities and responding to reactive issues.
• Strong experience working under strict Health & Safety procedures, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Hands-on experience carrying out PPMs and reactive maintenance across building services.
• Experience monitoring and supporting HVAC systems, identifying faults and liaising with landlord or specialist engineers.
• Practical experience undertaking electrical tasks and fault finding within a commercial environment.
• Basic HVAC systems knowledge, including fault checking and operational monitoring.

The Company

ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors - from healthcare to finance - to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team - we’ll be happy to support you.

Join ISS and be part of something bigger.