Shift Engineer

Job Reference: 658

Job Title: Shift Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical)

Salary: £52,000 per annum

Location: Cambridge

Job Type: Technical / Engineering

Working Hours: Continental Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Job Summary

If you have a strong background in electrical or mechanical building services maintenance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. A leading facilities management provider is looking to recruit an experienced Shift Engineer to join their engineering team at a critical pharmaceutical site in Cambridge.

Working as part of a large on-site engineering team, you'll carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure critical building services remain safe, compliant, and fully operational within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical or mechanical systems

Diagnose faults and complete repairs across building services plant and equipment

Perform routine inspections, testing, and fault-finding activities

Maintain HVAC, pumps, motors, lighting, power, and associated building services equipment

Complete maintenance records using CAFM systems

Respond to breakdowns and support critical site operations

Ensure all work complies with health & safety procedures and statutory regulations

Work closely with engineers, contractors, and site teams to deliver high service standards

Requirements

Recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)

Previous experience within facilities management, commercial building services, or a similar maintenance environment

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Experience maintaining mechanical and/or electrical plant and equipment

Full right to work in the UK

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £52,000 per annum

4 on 4 off continental shift pattern (Days & Nights)

Plenty of overtime available to boost earnings

Opportunity to join a large, well-established engineering team

Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

Stable, long-term position on a critical commercial site

If you live in and around Cambridge, Ely, ...