Critical Shift Engineer

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed