Shift Lead Engineer

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Salary: £54,000 – £57,000 per annum + Overtime

Shifts: Continental Shift Pattern (Days & Nights – 4 on, 4 off)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Sector: Facilities Management / Building Services

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and experienced Multi-Skilled Shift Lead Engineer to join on-site engineering team in a prestigious commercial building in Canary Wharf. This role is ideal for an engineer with both mechanical and electrical expertise, looking for a long-term position within a high-end facilities management environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems.

  
  


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  Responding to and resolving building services faults efficiently during shift hours.

  
  


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  Ensuring compliance with health & safety, statutory regulations, and company procedures.

  
  


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  Monitoring BMS and critical plant systems, escalating issues where necessary.

  
  


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  Keeping accurate records of work via CAFM systems and shift handover reports.

  
  


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  Supporting energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives within the building.

  
  

Key Requirements:

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  City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical with Mechanical Engineering experience 

  
  


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  18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential for electrical bias).

  
  


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  Proven experience in commercial building maintenance or critical environments.

  
  


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  Solid understanding of HVAC systems, lighting controls, pumps, motors, and building automation.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and as part of a shift team.

  
  


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  Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

  
  

What We Offer:

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  Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.

  
  


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  Shift allowance and generous overtime rates.

  
  


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  20 days annual leave (on a 4-on, 4-off basis).

  
  


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  Pension scheme and private healthcare.

  
  


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  Training, development, and internal progression opportunities.

  
  


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  A modern, secure working environment in one of London’s most iconic locations.

  
  

Apply Today

Join a dynamic and well-established team responsible for keeping one of Canary Wharf’s flagship buildings running smoothly.

Send your CV to jthomson@skilledcareers.co.uk or click "Apply Now" to be considered.