Multi Skilled Engineer

London · £25.33/hour · Temporary · Posted 27 October 2026

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer (Electrician with mechanical knowledge) to support the Shift Leader in keeping two large commercial buildings running safely, compliantly and without interruption.…

Pay rate £25.33/hour
Job type Temporary
Location London
Posted 27 October 2026

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About this job

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer (Electrician with mechanical knowledge) to support the Shift Leader in keeping two large commercial buildings running safely, compliantly and without interruption. You'll also help with mobilisation and technical set-up for a new building. This is a physically demanding role, and the night shift is just as busy, so you'll need to be ready to dig in.

Location: Canary Wharf, E14, with a second site in the City of London
Contract: Temp to perm, on-site. Immediate start preferred
Pay: £25.33 per hour (flat rate for days and nights) PAYE
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, days and nights (12 hr shifts: 06:30-18:30 and 18:30-06:30)

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain HVAC, HV, L8, mechanical and electrical systems, including BMS, chillers, AHUs, pumps, heating, sprinklers, fire and life safety, and water treatment
Carry out PPM and reactive tasks on critical systems in line with contract SLAs
Manage and prioritise alarms, callouts and critical incidents
Issue and manage permits to work (hot works, confined space, electrical isolations, roof access, cooling towers)
Review RAMS and coordinate and supervise contractors
Keep logbooks, CAFM records and toolbox talks up to date, with clear handovers between shifts
Order parts, provide quotes for chargeable works and act as a technical point of contact for the client
Support commissioning, asset data validation and PPM set-up for the new buildingEssential requirements

3-5 years' experience in a technical engineering role within a commercial building, critical environment, data centre or high-end corporate site
Time-served electrician or equivalent recognised trade certification (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent), plus a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
18th Edition (C&G BS 7671) is essential
HVAP qualification
Experience working on shift in 24/7 environments
Competent with HVAC (AHUs, FCUs, ventilation), electrical distribution, lighting and power, pumps, motors, BMS controls, plumbing and general M&E plant
Experience with LTHW, CHWS and BCWS systems and L8 ACOP
Experience issuing permits to work
IOSH Managing Safely or similar
Good IT skills, with CAFM and handheld PDA experience
Valid CSCS/ECS card
Right to Work documentationDesirable

Multi-skilled mechanical and electrical background
2391 Inspection & Testing
IPAF (3a & 3b)
Confined space qualification
Planon / Planon Mobile experienceIf interested please apply with your cv or contact Rocio (phone number removed)

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