Mechanical Shift Engineer

About the Role

In this role the engineer will carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive works and emergency response for building plant and systems, as well as perform minor installation tasks in line with client change management and statutory compliance. • Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on building plant, equipment and systems per service level agreements. • Respond to Building Management System alarms and execute emergency repairs. • Manage Permit to Work system, issue permits and ensure compliance with safety protocols. • Maintain critical cooling water and domestic systems to meet L8 standard requirements. • Keep accurate logbooks and task sheets; ensure necessary spare parts are available. • Develop and follow Method Statements and Risk Assessments; create SOPs and EOPs. • Supervise engineering subcontractors, ensuring contractual and safety compliance. • Provide shift cover, support annual building shutdowns, and uphold a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸preventative maintenance
• ▸reactive repairs
• ▸bms alarms
• ▸permit management
• ▸cooling systems
• ▸subcontractor supervision

What You Bring

The company is seeking an electrical‑bias Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join its existing team, delivering contractual obligations for corporate clients on a 12‑hour shift pattern (four days on, four days off) covering both day and night shifts. Candidates must have at least five years of experience in critical environments such as banking headquarters or data centres, possess relevant electrical or mechanical qualifications (e.g., LV Authorised Person, 18th Edition IEE), and demonstrate strong communication, IT and report‑writing abilities. • Minimum 5 years experience in critical environments such as banking HQs or data centres; LV Authorised Person preferred. • Hold Electrical/Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or C&G PtS 1 & 2; 18th Edition IEE certification (or ability to attain). • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; competent with Adobe/Nitro. • Strong communication, IT and report‑writing skills; ability to work under pressure.

Requirements

• ▸5+ years
• ▸critical env.
• ▸lv authorised
• ▸18th edition
• ▸ms office
• ▸communication

Benefits

JLL empowers employees to shape a brighter future in real estate, offering world‑class services, advisory and technology while fostering an inclusive culture where people can thrive and belong. The position offers competitive overtime rates, standby allowances, generous holiday entitlement, a health cash plan, pension scheme, employee assistance, cycle‑to‑work, EV purchase options, discount programmes and opportunities for learning and career development. • Overtime paid at 1.5× on weekdays and 2× on weekends; standby rates £15 weekdays, £50 bank holidays. • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro‑rated for shift workers) and a day in lieu on bank holidays. • Company‑funded health cash plan, life assurance, auto‑enrolment pension, and Employee Assistance Program. • Cycle‑to‑work scheme, salary‑sacrifice electric vehicle purchase, and employee discounts with various brands. • Access to learning and development programs, training and career advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

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