Critical Shift Engineer

Company: Options Resourcing Ltd
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Location: Harlesden
Job Description:

Critical Shift Engineer Job Title: Critical Shift Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical Bias – M&E)Location: North West London, NW10Site: Data Center Employer: Leading Facilities Management CompanySalary: £52,000 – £54,000 + excellent package (dependent on experience)Shift Pattern: Continental Shift – Days & Nights

  • 7am – 7pm
  • 7pm – 7am

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical bias) to join a well-established and highly reputable FM provider, working on a prestigious data centre in North West London, NW10.This is an excellent opportunity for a Level 3 qualified engineer looking for long-term stability, strong earning potential, and career progression within a company that actively promotes from within.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working as part of a dedicated on-site engineering team
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance
  • Managing PPM schedules, logbooks, and statutory compliance
  • Ensuring critical systems are maintained to a high standard in a data centre environment
  • PPM tasks to include (but not limited to):
  • Emergency lighting
  • Fire alarm systems
  • General lighting
  • AHUs & FCUs
  • Plant room inspections
  • Associated building services equipment

Requirements

Mechanical or Electrical qualifications (Level 3 essential):

  • NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Electrical Installations, Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, HVAC etc.

Electrical bias only:

  • 18th Edition (essential)
  • 2391 Testing & Inspection (desirable)

Ideal Candidate

  • Mechanical or Electrical bias with a strong building services background
  • Comfortable working in a critical environment (data centre experience advantageous)
  • Client-facing and professional in approach
  • Well-organised with strong compliance awareness
  • Experience on healthcare or critical-site contracts is beneficial but not essential

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Posted: July 24th, 2026