Job Description

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Shift Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

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Location:

London

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Shift Pattern:

4 on / 4 off (excluding Sundays)

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On-Call:

1 week in 4, circa 3 months after starting


About the Role:


We are looking for a skilled and proactive

Shift Engineer with a mechanical bias

to join our team at a static site in central London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a professional facilities management environment, supporting the smooth operation of building systems and ensuring compliance with safety standards.


Key Responsibilities:

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across

mechanical systems

and general building services. Maintain and troubleshoot systems including: + Pumps
+ Fan Coil Units (FCUs)
+ Air Handling Units (AHUs)
+ Domestic plumbing systems and minor repairs
+ Water hygiene systems
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and site-specific procedures. Participate in the on-call rota (1 week in 4) following an initial onboarding period.

Qualifications & Experience:


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Essential:

Relevant mechanical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering) Control of Legionella / Water Hygiene certification (dated within 2 years) or similar awareness qualification Proven experience in building services or facilities maintenance

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Desirable:

Electrical awareness or multi-skilled engineering experience Fire door inspection qualification

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits Structured shift pattern supporting work-life balance Opportunities for training and ongoing development Supportive team environment within a reputable organisation


Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.



To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting


Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.


We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places

- working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet

- protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people

- creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.


We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.


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