Shift Engineer

Wates Group · Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Shift Engineer at Wates Group, based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Contract
Contract
Posted
6 hours ago
Closes
22 Jan 2027
Sector
Maintenance Engineer

Reference e51c199857ea778028cd16dff89d5f1f

About the role

⚡ Shift Engineer – 7am to 7pm shifts, 4 days on 4 days off
📍 Location:
Weybridge
📅 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Shift)

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electrical Installation and 18th Edition

 

About the Role:
WPS is seeking a skilled and proactive Shift Engineer to join our dedicated team at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge. This role involves delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a high-profile site, with a strong focus on building systems performance, energy efficiency, and compliance with health and safety standards.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to and complete help desk tasks (planned and reactive) within agreed timeframes, ensuring accurate reporting and handover to the Manager
  • Carry out first-line maintenance on all mechanical and electrical plant, including pumps, motors, drives, AHUs, LV switchgear, PLCs, and SCADA systems
  • Monitor and optimise building systems to ensure efficient operation and continuous improvement, with a focus on sustainability
  • Operate and maintain building services systems in line with site procedures and statutory regulations
  • Provide occasional event coverage, paid as overtime if outside of shift pattern
  • Occasionally support other sites as required

 

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a similar electrical engineering role within facilities or building services maintenance
  • Up-to-date electrical qualifications and a solid understanding of statutory regulations and industry codes of practice
  • IOSH Working Safely certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to high standards and quality assurance
  • Ability to work effectively within a continental shift rota

 

Additional Information:

  • This role is based on a single site, with occasional travel to other locations.
  • We assess applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on disclosed information.

 

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. 

 

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting 

 

Reference: e51c199857ea778028cd16dff89d5f1f · Posted 6 hours ago · Closes 22 Jan 2027 · Listed via Wates Group

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