Job Description

Job Title:

Shift Maintenance Engineer - Empire Laundry

Location:

London, UK

1. The Role

To provide effective engineering support through planned maintenance, breakdown response, and remedial works to site equipment and buildings, ensuring operational reliability and safety. We are seeking two suitably experienced engineers: one permanent day-shift engineer and one permanent night-shift engineer.

2. General Responsibilities

Ensure company disciplines, rules, and standards are consistently maintained. Maintain company assets to achieve maximum operational efficiency and reliability. Communicate effectively with Production teams and engineering colleagues. Maintain awareness and control of spare parts required for site plant and equipment. Operate in accordance with company procedures and documented standards.

3. Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned maintenance tasks in line with engineering and safety standards. Respond to and repair equipment breakdowns in a safe and timely manner. Complete remedial engineering works to plant, equipment, or site infrastructure as directed by the Engineering Manager. Proactively identify and report any safety risks or potential equipment failures.

4. Health and Safety

Ensure all activities comply with Site Health and Safety instructions and the JSG Health and Safety Policy. Report all incidents, accidents, and near misses in line with company procedures. Use and maintain personal protective equipment and safety systems appropriately, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Adhere to safe systems of work and best-practice procedures at all times. Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all work areas.

5. Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviour

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to quickly learn and use new IT systems, including CMMS software. Capable of building effective working relationships across all levels of the business. High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach. Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Self-motivated, flexible, and responsive to business needs. Willingness to work unsocial hours, including permanent night shifts where applicable. Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. ONC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent). Competent in both electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines. Desirable knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and steam systems.

6. Shift Pattern, Operational Requirements

Engineers work fixed night or day shifts, allowing for consistent sleep patterns, personal routines, and family commitments

Average working week of 43.75 hours

The shift pattern operates on 12-hour shifts plus a 30-minute daily handover

Shift rotating basis 3-shifts week, followed by a 4-shift week, throughout the year

Our shift patterns are designed specifically to improve work-life balance through stability and predictability, providing regular extended rest periods and a balanced distribution of working and non-working days across the year.

7. Remuneration

JSG Group in London, salaries for engineering roles with aligned KPIs range between 40,000 and 49,950 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional hours or days may be available by agreement to support projects or provide cover during periods of absence.

28 days holiday pa

The Company

This is an opportunity to join the Luxury Division within a large, stable PLC operating 46 laundries nationwide, with an annual turnover approaching 600 million. The scale of the organisation offers long-term security, structured career development, and exposure to best-in-class engineering standards across the wider group.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-49,950.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Experience:

Electrical engineering: 1 year (preferred) Mechanical engineering: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person