Mechanical Shift Engineer

  • HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD
  • City, London
  • Nov 01, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer
City of London
£48,000 - £50,000

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Shift Engineer to join a leading building services company on one of their high-profile contracts in the City of London. The mechanically qualified engineer will be working a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern (7am 7pm) as part of a large maintenance team, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, remedial works, and emergency response on site.

The company is a well-established maintenance provider looking for a skilled mechanical engineer with the ambition to progress into a lead role. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a prestigious site in a hands-on position with minimal contractor reliance.

Duties:
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance
  • Air Handling Units (AHUs)
  • Fan Coil Units (FCUs)
  • Pumps bearings, mechanical seals
  • Water treatment (tap tests, dosing, cooling tower checks, etc.)
  • Cooling towers
  • Tap temperature checks
  • Chilled water systems
  • Managing subcontractors, issuing RAMS, and escorting duties
  • Heat exchangers
  • Plumbing systems
  • Generators
  • Pressurisation units
  • Building Management System (BMS) operation
  • Motors
Requirements:
  • Mechanically qualified to City & Guilds Level 2/3 or NVQ (or equivalent)
  • Apprentice trained desirable
  • Minimum 5 years experience in building services maintenance
  • Strong client-facing skills
  • Driven, methodical, and proactive approach
Package:
  • £48,000 - £50,000 per annum
  • 4 on 4 off day shift 7am to 7pm
  • 20 days holiday
  • Pension package
  • Overtime available
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Excellent opportunity for internal progression