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Mechanical Shift Engineer

Velocity RecruitmentCanary Wharf, East London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 17 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title -Mechanical Shift Engineer

About the Role:

My client is a leading global provider of integrated facilities management and they are recruiting for a Mechanical Shift Engineer to join a well-known Data Centre contract, located in Canary Wharf. The engineer will be responsible for proactive and reactive building maintenance and repair services for client contracts. They will be responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems. Purpose of the Job To assist the maintenance team, ensuring safe and full operation of Hard Services, for one of my clients well known Data Centre contracts, whilst taking consideration for the clients, staff, visitors & other service provider’s needs. To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Proactive and Reactive works to all Mechanical systems in accordance with agreed service levels. Working independently or in a team to complete all maintenance and servicing tasks. The engineer must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge of plant within a typical commercial/critical environment. Experience with HVAC heating systems, Air Handling Units, Fire alarms and associated equipment, Building management systems, Hot and cold-water systems including pumps and water temperature control would be advantageous. Role Summary:

  • Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance tasks as required within across HV and LV distribution systems, associated plant / equipment and HVAC mechanical cooling / heating systems as determined by the CMMS system’s work orders
  • Monitor BMS for running and alarm conditions
  • Attend to A/C related clients’ problems
  • Building walk-rounds, taking meter readings from UPS, PDU’s and utilities
  • Investigate faults, identify causes and effect remedies
  • Prepare accurate / timely reports as required
  • Ensure corrective / repair works are carried out in accordance with current regulations
  • Assist when and where required with installation works
  • Participate in emergency call out roster providing cover for weekend and team member absences, as required
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio buildings their layouts, functions and complexities
  • Establish and develop trusting, meaningful relationships with Facilities Managers, Client staff and representatives
  • Endorse day to day and future compliance to safe working practices, quality standards conformity and best practice methods
  • Volunteer ideas / initiatives that contribute to the service levels and delivery
  • Undertake other tasks, as required by Customer Services Supervisor / Contract Manager, in accordance with experience and competencies Experience Required:
  • Mechanical Qualifications from a recognised institution
  • Critical Environment Experience
  • Good building services knowledge
  • Strong technical knowledge in Cooling Towers & HVAC systems
  • Good Customer relationship skills

Skills

HVAC
SAFe

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