Critical Shift Engineer

Full time @Hamilton Rowe Recruitment in Engineering & Production
  • England, Greenwich View on Map
  • Post Date : March 14, 2026
  • Salary: £51,000.00 / Annual
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Job Description

We’ve got an excellent role for a Critical Shift Engineer to work on a brilliant, state of the art site based in South East London! This is a great role if you’re based in Kent / South London and want to avoid the commute into Central London. You’ll be given the opportunity to work with a well experienced M&E team, receive HV training and excellent internal progression opportunities.

As a Critical Shift Engineer, you will ensure all PPM and reactive maintenance is carried out on electrical systems, work on critical systems, assist with High Voltage shutdowns / black outs, liaise with contractors and ensure all compliance is adhered to.

This is a static shift role, following a continental shift pattern (Day and night shift)

Critical Shift Engineer Duties:

  • PPMs & Reactive maintenance
  • Statutory Compliance
  • Single and Three Phase Power, Motors, Generators, Shutdowns, Switchgear, Motors, Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarm Test, AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, Sprinkler Systems, Pumps, Belts, BMS Operation
  • Carry out isolation of plant and systems in accordance with safety requirements.
  • Ensure corrective/repair works are carried out in accordance with regulations.
  • Endorse safe working practices, quality standards conformity and best practice methods.
  • Organising subcontractors
  • Completing logbooks and RAMS
  • Reports
  • Permits to work
  • Raise and close jobs on PDA’s as necessary.

Critical Shift Engineer Requirements:

  • City and Guilds / EAL / NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installations / Engineering (Level 3 and regulations)
  • At least 3 years experience experience within commercial maintenance
  • Strong M&E system experience
  • Live within commutable distance to site
  • Critical experience in either Data Centre or a banking environment – beneficial

Salary and Package:

  • £51,000 per annum
  • High voltage training provided
  • Parking on site
  • 20 days annual leave entitlement
  • Company pension
  • Plenty of overtime
  • Training provided
  • Internal progression

If you’re interested in this Critical Shift Engineer role, apply today!

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