Shift Engineer

Job Title: Shift Engineer Location: King’s Cross, London (WC1H) Salary: £50,000 per annum Shift Pattern: Continental – 7:00am to 7:00pm / 7:00pm to 7:00am An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Shift Engineer to join a high-profile corporate and critical building in King’s Cross. The site is a modern 10-floor commercial property incorporating corporate office space alongside critical laboratory environments supporting NHS testing operations. This is a technically engaging role within a structured and well-supported shift team. You will work as part of a 2-person shift team (Shift Leader & Shift Engineer), with 4 full shift teams operating onsite. Key Responsibilities: • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across electrical and mechanical systems. • Operating and maintaining HVAC, power distribution, lighting and critical plant systems. • Supporting the safe operation of lab environments within a corporate/critical setting. • Completing compliance paperwork, permits to work, and maintaining accurate site records. • Responding quickly and effectively to plant failures and system faults. • Assisting the Shift Leader in maintaining high technical and safety standards onsite. Shift Details: • Continental shift pattern (Days & Nights) • 7:00am – 7:00pm / 7:00pm – 7:00am • Rotation includes 4s, 3s and 6s • 20 shift days annual leave What’s On Offer: • £50,000 basic salary • Season Ticket Loan (after 6 months’ service) After probation benefits include: • Cycle to Work Scheme • Perkbox benefits platform • Auto Enrolment Pension (3% employee / 5% employer) • Life Insurance (x2 salary) • Vitality Private Health Insurance (including dental, optical & audiology cover) • Electric Vehicle Scheme • Staff 0% Interest Loan Scheme • Ongoing training and genuine progression opportunities Ideal Candidate: • Electrically or mechanically qualified (Level 3 or equivalent). • Experience within corporate, critical, or commercial building environments. • Strong understanding of PPM and reactive maintenance. • Comfortable working continental days & nights. • Professional, reliable and confident working within a small shift team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a technically interesting and well-invested site, offering strong benefits, structured shifts and long-term career progression