Night Shift Mechanical Engineer

  • Randstad Construction & Property
  • City Of Westminster, London
  • Feb 25, 2026
Seasonal Real Estate

Job Description

Night Shift Mechanical Maintenance Engineer The Strand, London

Temp-to-Perm 48,000 (Ote) Immediate Start

Are you a night owl who thrives when the rest of the city is asleep? We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to maintain a prestigious site in the heart of The Strand. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stable, high-paying role in one of London's most iconic locations.



The Role

You will be the backbone of the building's technical operations during the night shift, ensuring all mechanical systems are running at peak efficiency.

  • Shift Pattern: Fixed Nights (Details provided upon application).

  • Contract: Temp-to-Perm (Transitioning to a permanent salary of up to 48,000).

  • Location: The Strand, WC2 (Excellent transport links).



Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on mechanical plant equipment.

  • Work on HVAC systems, pumps, motors, seals, bearings, and basic plumbing.

  • Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and respond to emergency faults.

  • Ensure all health and safety logs are up to date and compliant.



What We're Looking For

  • Qualified: Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing/HVAC.

  • Experienced: Previous experience in a commercial maintenance environment (hotels, high-end offices, or retail).

  • Reliable: A self-starter who is comfortable working the night shift and can manage their workload independently.

  • Local: Ideally based within a reasonable commute of Central London.



Why Apply?

"This isn't just a 'patch-and-repair' job. You'll be working on high-spec systems in a landmark location with a clear path to a permanent contract and a competitive 48k salary package."

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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