Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer

Full-Time 52000 - 52000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Perform maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced environment.
  • Company: Leading facilities management provider at a critical pharmaceutical site.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, ongoing training, and career progression.
  • Other info: Stable position with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic engineering team and make a real impact on essential services.
  • Qualifications: Mechanical or Electrical qualification and experience in facilities management.

The predicted salary is between 52000 - 52000 £ per year.

If you have a strong background in electrical or mechanical building services maintenance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. A leading facilities management provider is looking to recruit an experienced Shift Engineer to join their engineering team at a critical pharmaceutical site in Cambridge. Working as part of a large on-site engineering team, you'll carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure critical building services remain safe, compliant, and fully operational within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical or mechanical systems
  • Diagnose faults and complete repairs across building services plant and equipment
  • Perform routine inspections, testing, and fault-finding activities
  • Maintain HVAC, pumps, motors, lighting, power, and associated building services equipment
  • Complete maintenance records using CAFM systems
  • Respond to breakdowns and support critical site operations
  • Ensure all work complies with health & safety procedures and statutory regulations
  • Work closely with engineers, contractors, and site teams to deliver high service standards

Requirements

  • Recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)
  • Previous experience within facilities management, commercial building services, or a similar maintenance environment
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Experience maintaining mechanical and/or electrical plant and equipment
  • Full right to work in the UK

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £52,000 per annum
  • 4 on 4 off continental shift pattern (Days & Nights)
  • Plenty of overtime available to boost earnings
  • Opportunity to join a large, well-established engineering team
  • Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
  • Stable, long-term position on a critical commercial site

If you live in and around Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket, Royston, St Neots, Huntingdon, Saffron Walden, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Cambourne, or the surrounding areas, this could be the role for you. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a leading engineering team delivering essential maintenance services.

Shift Engineer employer: TECREC (ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS) LTD

As a Lead Maintenance Engineer at our prestigious single-person site in the heart of Piccadilly, you'll enjoy a competitive salary and a Monday to Friday work schedule that promotes an excellent work-life balance. Our company fosters a supportive work culture with ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to take ownership of a flagship site while building strong client relationships in a high-end commercial environment.

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Contact Details:

TECREC (ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS) LTD Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Shift Engineer

Electrical Systems Maintenance
Mechanical Systems Maintenance
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Reactive Maintenance
Fault-Finding Skills
Diagnostic Skills
HVAC Maintenance