Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineer

Job Description

Shift Multiskilled Engineer

Chelsea, London, SW3

£19.35 per hour PAYE

3 Months Contract

12-Hour Shifts (4 On / 4 Off), Monday to Sunday

Participation in regional out-of-hours standby rota

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multiskilled Engineer to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and breakdown support across a prestigious healthcare and research facility. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring building services systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Working within a live environment, you will be responsible for fault diagnosis, repairs, compliance activities, contractor supervision, and maintaining high standards of health & safety, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and breakdown support across mechanical, electrical, and building services systems.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and monitor plant performance to ensure operational efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, permits, E-Forms, and compliance documentation using CAFM systems and mobile technology.
• Conduct Point of Work Risk Assessments (POWRA) and ensure all activities comply with Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and Permit to Work procedures.
• Supervise subcontractors, maintain plant rooms and engineering areas to a high standard, and ensure all tools and test equipment remain safe and compliant.
• Participate in the on-call rota and respond to emergency breakdowns outside normal working hours when required.

• Recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' post‑qualification experience within building services or facilities maintenance
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance in commercial or industrial environments
• Strong fault‑finding and maintenance knowledge across building services systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience using CAFM systems and mobile maintenance technology
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Willingness to participate in an out‑of‑hours standby rota

• BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Previous Facilities Management (FM) experience
• Experience supervising subcontractors and specialist service providers
• Knowledge of Permit to Work systems and compliance procedures
• Understanding of KPI and SLA‑driven service delivery environments
• IOSH Working Safely or other Health & Safety qualification
• Multi‑skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance background
• Experience working within healthcare, critical, commercial, or industrial facilities