M&E Shift Engineer

This M&E Shift Engineer role is based in Canary Wharf, working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern covering days and nights (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00), with a salary of £60,000 per annum. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across critical building services, maintaining and monitoring HV and LV electrical distribution systems. The position also involves working on UPS systems, PDUs, distribution boards and generators, alongside fault-finding to ensure maximum operational efficiency and minimise equipment downtime across critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

M&E Shift Engineer

Location: Hounslow, West London
Salary: £60,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights
Shift Hours: 07:00 - 19:00 / 19:00 - 07:00

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Shift Engineer to join one of the UK's leading Facilities Management providers, working on a key critical environment contract based in Hounslow.

This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled M&E Engineer to join an established engineering team, maintaining critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a highly technical building environment.

You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and fault-finding across a wide range of critical building services equipment, ensuring maximum operational efficiency and minimising equipment downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across critical building services.
• Maintaining and monitoring HV and LV electrical distribution systems.
• Working on UPS systems, PDUs, distribution boards, generators and automatic transfer switches (ATS).
• Maintaining and repairing critical mechanical plant and equipment.
• Working on CRAC units, chillers and cooling towers.
• Monitoring and maintaining Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Responding to critical equipment failures and ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Completing all relevant maintenance records and compliance documentation.

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000 basic salary.
• Additional 20% shift allowance.
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Previous experience working within a critical environment.
• Experience within sectors such as data centres, banking, financial services or other mission-critical facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical building services.
• Experience working with critical infrastructure and associated plant equipment.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a shift engineering team.

Working Hours & Location

• Based in Hounslow, West London.
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• Rotating days and nights.
• 12-hour shifts: 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00.