Critical Shift Engineer

Critical Shift Engineer

Employee type

Permanent

Salary

£45000 - £47750/annum

Category

Engineering

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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