M&E Shift Engineer

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

Underpinning the entire customer experience, Sky has extensive Mechanical and Electrical systems spread across many geographical locations.

This role is to focus on the key aspect of M&E systems and ensure their accurate operation and maintenance providing a firm platform for business success.

Shifts will be 7am to 7pm & 7pm to 7am = a 42hr week.

• Be part of a flexible team maintaining mechanical and electrical systems to avoid disruption to Sky’s operations.

• Chilworth and Fair Oak are Sky’s only two satellite uplink sites in the UK. Between Chilworth and Fair Oak, all of Sky’s satellite broadcasting is transmitted to the UK. Chilworth also supports our brilliant and innovative new product, Sky Glass.

• Use our innovative CAFM system to provide timely routine maintenance (PPMs).

• Work in a business-critical environment on key infrastructure such as power generation, package chillers and Uninterruptible Power Supplies.

• Support the team in promoting Sky’s safe, ethical, and environmental objectives.

• Flexibility is important as travel to other Sky sites is required as well as undertaking M&E activities occasionally out of normal working hours.

Required

• Experience within M&E or the engineering field (qualified either by experience or qualification – see below)

• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills

• Technically minded with a willingness to learn new skills and procedures

• A technical qualification BTEC, ONC, City & Guilds or level 3 NVQ with a mechanical or electrical apprenticeship

• A good knowledge of maintaining and operating large LV electrical systems or large, chilled water-cooling systems in highly resilient buildings. 

• Some experience on Air Circuit Breakers (ACBs), PLCs, air conditioning (spilt systems), water treatment and fire alarms

• An ability to use computer-based systems such as email, CAFM system and BMS

• Ambitious and committed approach

• A solid understanding of good Safety and Environmental practices

UK&I Technology

Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our UK&I Technology team and you’ll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and Sky Connect services. You’ll be at the heart of delivering the technology roadmaps that support our UK and Ireland businesses, with a focus on customer innovations for Sky Glass. That’s not all. You’ll also design, develop, and deliver digital services for millions of customers across the UK.

We bring the best from the global market into Sky – we buy technology, marketing, corporate, operational services and editorial production solutions. We are an international team working with our stakeholders our partners to curate the most effective and efficient customer-led operating model. High ethical standards are embedded in our team, and we engage our supply chains in creating a sustainable future!

There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Chilworth and Fair Oak:

Our Chilworth campus is situated just north of Southampton. It is easily reached by car, being close to the M3 & M27, whilst there is a weekday bus service that runs from Southampton to the Chilworth Science Park. There’s plenty of parking, a bike shelter, and showers.

On campus you’ll find a subsidised canteen. You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis and stay fit at our subsidised gym or enjoy a walk into the nearby countryside, with the Chilworth Conservation area right on our doorstep.

Recognised as an ‘Inclusive Top 50 Employer’ and a ‘Times Top 50 Employer for Women’, we’re working hard to ensure we’re a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential you’ll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working!

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences.

We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.