M&E Shift Technician

Skanska • Middlesex, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Skanska Building Services is hiring an M&E Shift Technician for its Ministry of Defence facilities management contract at a major base near Watford. The role supports the safe operation, maintenance and repair of the site’s electrical, mechanical and building services plant and equipment under the Northwood PFI contract. The technician is part of the Northwood Shift Team and will also support wider site maintenance and reactive work beyond the NCC complex.

The role operates on 12-hour rotating day and night shifts in a 28-day cycle consisting of 14 shifts and 14 rest days. Regular overtime may be required to support the 24/7 shift team during annual leave, sickness and training. The position requires the ability to meet the client’s minimum security clearance requirements and may require a higher level of National Security Vetting; UK residency requirements may apply to certain clearance levels or projects.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent, including a recognised apprenticeship, with an electrical or building services bias.
• Working knowledge of other building services and trades.
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to fully satisfy the client’s minimum SC security clearance requirements.
• Experience in engineering services maintenance.
• Qualifications and experience in periodic inspections.
• Experience with complex electrical installations, including UPS and generators.
• Experience with large, complex HVAC, BMS and refrigeration plant and equipment.
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts.
• Meet any applicable UK residency and nationality declaration requirements for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance, statutory compliance tasks, investigations and reactive repairs on site systems, including low-voltage electrical systems, building services, fire and security, BMS and HVAC.
• Service, test, diagnose and repair process control systems and automatic control devices related to building services plant and equipment.
• Liaise with and assist other services to support efficient work delivery, workmanship and productivity in line with performance standards.
• Use test and monitoring equipment to maintain engineering system performance, diagnose faults and support repairs.
• Interrogate and adjust systems to maintain the correct operation of plant and equipment.
• Carry out electrical, mechanical and system checks to maintain a compliant environment in relevant areas and in accordance with current legislation.
• Carry out Skilled Person duties for site engineering services in compliance with JSP375 Volume 3, including preparing installations for others.
• Undertake and implement minor capital works projects where required.
• Support wider site maintenance and reactive tasks beyond the NCC complex.
• Work rotating day and night shifts and provide overtime support to the 24/7 shift team when required.

Benefits

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing support and employee assistance.
• Professional development.
• Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave.
• Flexible working options where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed