Critical Shift Engineer
Critical Shift Engineer
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£45000 - £47750/annum
Category
Engineering
Job Description
Critical Shift Engineer
Location: Bournemouth, Chaseside
Salary: £47,750
Shift Pattern: Continental Shifts
Job Type: Permanent
An excellent opportunity has become available for a Shift Technician to join a leading global facilities management provider, working at a major financial services campus in Bournemouth.
The site forms part of a strategically important 24/7 operation supporting global banking, technology and financial services. You'll be working within a technically complex and highly resilient environment where engineering reliability is critical.
This is a hands-on position suited to an Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to develop their career within critical facilities.
The Role
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a large critical corporate site.
* Operate and maintain a variety of mechanical and electrical building services.
* Respond to plant alarms, equipment failures and engineering incidents.
* Complete fault-finding and first-line repairs across M&E systems.
* Work with equipment including HVAC, AHUs, pumps, electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems and BMS.
* Monitor plant performance and identify potential issues before they impact operations.
* Complete PPM schedules and ensure maintenance tasks are delivered to a high standard.
* Support safe isolations, permits and contractor activities.
* Carry out routine plant inspections and condition checks.
* Record works accurately using the site's CAFM system.
* Provide detailed engineering handovers between shifts.
* Support emergency response and escalation procedures when required.
* Work closely with the wider engineering team and specialist contractors.
* Maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance and site procedures.
About You
* Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
* Strong practical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
* Good understanding of mechanical and/or electrical building services.
* Critical environment experience would be beneficial but isn't essential.
* Experience with BMS, HVAC, UPS, generators or electrical distribution would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
You'll be joining a large, established engineering operation within one of Bournemouth's most important corporate facilities, gaining exposure to a broad range of critical building services and infrastructure.
The role offers a £47,750 salary, a structured continental shift pattern, long-term stability and excellent opportunities to develop further within critical facilities and engineering