I am currently recruiting for a mechanical shift engineer for a long term temporary to permanent or permanent contract at a commercial building in South Kensington starting ASAP.

My client is looking for a Mechanical Shift Engineer to be based in a large and well known commercial building.

The successful candidates will be Mechanically biased (C&G / NVQ) with a proven track record in commercial building maintenance.

Working with the maintenance team on site, He or she will be required to carry out electrical, mechanical and fabric maintenance to the following. In return, the company are offering a competitive salary, further training and career progression.

The working hours are 7-7, 4 on 4 off, nights and days.

Typical daily duties:

• Monitor mechanical plant
• Pumps, Motors, Seals, Bearings
• Air Conditioning - Air Handling Units / Fan Coil Unit (Filter changes, cleaning)
• Water Treatment (Temperature checks / Not dosing)
• Plumbing - Unblocking toilets, replacing taps, washers etc
• Monitor the BMS systems
• Basic electrical duties (Lamp changes etc)
• General building fabric
• Escort specialist sub contractors
• Ensure that all plant and BMS checks are completed on time, and all problems found are recorded and communicated to the Shift Lead or Supervisor.
• Carry out PPM in accordance with set schedules, ensuring engineering standards are maintained to maximise the operational effectiveness and reliability of the plant and associated systems.
• Be proactive regarding preventative maintenance and good site husbandry.
• Adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) requirements.
• Ensure onsite Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to in all respects and to maintain accurate records and documentation associated with the mechanical aspects of the PPM and plant.
• Respond in a prompt and effective manner to all Helpdesk related reactive maintenance issues, associated with the heating and ventilation systems, pumps, water tanks, valves, pipe work and associated mechanical systems or as directed

To be suitable for this contract you must meet the below criteria:

1. Have a minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in a commercial environment.
2. Be qualified to mechanical city & guilds level 3 or equivalent.
3. Have knowledge of ventilation, calorifiers, pumps, AHU/ FCU maintenance.
4. Be able to provide a minimum of 2 references from work completed in the past 5 years.
5. Have your own safety boots and basic hand tools.

The starting hourly rate is £24-25 per hour with overtime available and the potential permanent salary is £43-45,000 per annum.

If you meet the above criteria please do not hesitate to reply to this advert with an up to date CV.