Job Description:

M&E Shift Technician – Mechanical Bias

Location: Northwood
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 basic
OTE: £50,000–£65,000 with overtime
Shift Pattern: 12-hour day and night shifts
Security Clearance: MOD SC clearance required

We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Shift Technician with a mechanical bias to join a critical engineering team based at a secure site in Northwood.

The role forms part of a 24/7 engineering operation and will involve the safe operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and building services plant and equipment.

The successful candidate will work a 12-hour day and night shift rota across a 28-day cycle, with regular overtime available.

The position is mechanically biased, although candidates must be comfortable working across a broad range of M&E building services systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems
• Complete reactive maintenance and fault-finding
• Maintain HVAC and general building services plant
• Work with BMS systems
• Carry out mechanical, electrical and system checks
• Diagnose faults using relevant test and monitoring equipment
• Service and repair process-control systems and automatic control devices
• Support fire and security system maintenance
• Interrogate and adjust systems to maintain correct plant operation
• Assist other engineering disciplines where required
• Carry out Skilled Person duties when required
• Work in accordance with JSP375 Volume 3 where applicable
• Support minor capital works projects
• Maintain accurate records and site documentation
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety procedures and statutory requirements
• Support the wider site maintenance team as required

Skills and experience:

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent engineering qualification
• Mechanical, building services or electrical engineering background
• Strong commercial building services maintenance experience
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Working knowledge of multiple building services disciplines
• Experience with HVAC, BMS or refrigeration plant would be advantageous
• Experience in a critical engineering environment would be beneficial
• Previous MOD site experience would be advantageous
• UPS and generator experience would be beneficial
• Strong communication and team-working skills

Security requirements:

Due to the nature of the site, candidates must be eligible to obtain MOD SC security clearance. Applicants must be UK citizens and meet the relevant residency requirements.

Candidates who have lived outside the UK within the last five years may not be able to achieve the required level of clearance.

The working environment is based within a secure underground facility, so applicants must be comfortable working in this type of environment.

Package:

£40,000–£45,000 basic salary, with regular overtime available. Total earnings can typically reach £50,000–£65,000 depending on overtime worked.

This role would suit a Mechanical Shift Engineer, M&E Shift Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer or Building Services Engineer looking for a secure, long-term position with excellent earning potential.

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