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Senior Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Arcus FM
Greater London
3 weeks ago
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Why Join Us

Are you an experienced Multi Skilled Engineer that is ready to take the next step in your career?

Arcus FM are currently recruiting a dedicated Senior Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineer to join our Operations team, ensuring our mechanical, electrical, and fabric infrastructure is well‑maintained, compliant, and responsive to the needs of our site based client in North West London.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary – circa £50,000 per annum depending on experience 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance (historically paid out)


What You'll Be Doing

As Senior Multi Skilled Shift Engineer, you will:

Support & work with the onsite Multi Skilled Shift Engineers Deliver both planned and reactive mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance services across our clients portfolio using CAFM systems and handheld devices As a key part of the team, you’ll ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency in all engineering operations, whilst upholding high standards in alignment with company values.

Key Responsibilities

Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) using Ostara Respond promptly to building alarms (via helpdesk or BMS), escalating where required Manage reactive maintenance tasks via CAFM system and meet SLA targets Close‑out PPMs in timely fashion and follow up remedial actions. Liaise closely with Supervisor, technical admin, and service delivery teams. Escort/coordinate subcontractors during maintenance visits. Provide cover during holidays and sickness—share responsibilities within the shift team. Participate in minor engineering projects and reactive maintenance. Maintain 100% compliance across all tasks, and proactively ensure regulatory and asset management compliance. Adhere to permit to work processes, carry out isolations to energy sources as needed to maintain safe working environment. Order materials and obtain quotes for works. Be part of the out‑of‑hours call‑out rota for P1 & P2 works (approx. 1 in every 3 shifts). Provide first‑time fixes for engineering and fabric requests wherever practicable.


What We're Looking For

What You’ll Need:

Qualifications:

Time‑served in Electrical or Mechanical or Fabric disciplines (minimum 3 years) City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical discipline

Desirable:

City & Guilds Part 3 or NVQ Level 2 2391 Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations 18th Edition Wiring Regulations IPAF / PASMA certification within last 3 years Valid First Aid certificate Experience as an LV/HV Authorised Person Full UK Driving Licence

Additional info:

Working hours: 7am – 7pm, 40 hours per week Shift pattern: 4 on / 6 off / 4 on / 4 off / 6 on

Why join Arcus:

We’re an award-winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including:

Matched pension contributions (5–6%) Life assurance Access to our industry-leading training academy Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Ready to take the next step:

If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.


Requisition ID

2025-7784

As Senior Multi Skilled Shift Engineer, you will:

Support & work with the onsite Multi Skilled Shift Engineers Deliver both planned and reactive mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance services across our clients portfolio using CAFM systems and handheld devices As a key part of the team, you’ll ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency in all engineering operations, whilst upholding high standards in alignment with company values.

Key Responsibilities

Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) using Ostara Respond promptly to building alarms (via helpdesk or BMS), escalating where required Manage reactive maintenance tasks via CAFM system and meet SLA targets Close‑out PPMs in timely fashion and follow up remedial actions. Liaise closely with Supervisor, technical admin, and service delivery teams. Escort/coordinate subcontractors during maintenance visits. Provide cover during holidays and sickness—share responsibilities within the shift team. Participate in minor engineering projects and reactive maintenance. Maintain 100% compliance across all tasks, and proactively ensure regulatory and asset management compliance. Adhere to permit to work processes, carry out isolations to energy sources as needed to maintain safe working environment. Order materials and obtain quotes for works. Be part of the out‑of‑hours call‑out rota for P1 & P2 works (approx. 1 in every 3 shifts). Provide first‑time fixes for engineering and fabric requests wherever practicable.


What You’ll Need:

Qualifications:

Time‑served in Electrical or Mechanical or Fabric disciplines (minimum 3 years) City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical discipline

Desirable:

City & Guilds Part 3 or NVQ Level 2 2391 Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations 18th Edition Wiring Regulations IPAF / PASMA certification within last 3 years Valid First Aid certificate Experience as an LV/HV Authorised Person Full UK Driving Licence

Additional info:

Working hours: 7am – 7pm, 40 hours per week Shift pattern: 4 on / 6 off / 4 on / 4 off / 6 on

Why join Arcus:

We’re an award-winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including:

Matched pension contributions (5–6%) Life assurance Access to our industry-leading training academy Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Ready to take the next step:

If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.

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