Electrical Shift Lead in London

Location: Cannon Street, London, EC4R

Salary: Up to £60,000, depending on experience

Additional allowances: £2,058 shift handover allowance, plus £2,500 following site familiarisation

Hours: Continental shift pattern, days and nights, 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Shift Supervisor or Shift Leader looking to take the next step in a critical environment? We're recruiting for a Shift Supervisor to join a leading engineering and facilities services provider at a prestigious corporate site near Cannon Street. This is an opportunity to lead a small engineering team, take responsibility for critical building systems and work closely with a high-profile client.

We're keen to speak with supervisors from an electrical or mechanical building services background, particularly those who hold or have previously held HV Authorised Person status.

The role

• You'll lead a team of two engineers, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance and helping to ensure the building operates safely and reliably around the clock.
• You'll also monitor the Building Management System (BMS) for offices across London and the EMEA region, responding to alarms and escalating issues in line with site procedures.
• Your responsibilities will include:
• Supervising and supporting the engineering team, setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and small works.
• Monitoring BMS alarms and escalating changes in plant or system conditions.
• Managing work in progress with the helpdesk and keeping the Technical Manager updated on outstanding maintenance.
• Ensuring statutory and mandatory maintenance records are maintained.
• Working within safe systems of work, including permits to work and RAMS.
• Delivering toolbox talks and supporting the team's training and development.
• Obtaining subcontractor quotations and producing quotes for small works.
• Assisting with monthly operational reports and maintaining a strong relationship with the client.

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Shift Supervisor, Shift Leader, Lead Engineer or similar within building services.
• A strong electrical and/or mechanical maintenance background in a commercial environment.
• Experience supervising engineers and coordinating PPM, reactive maintenance and small works.
• Strong fault-finding skills and an understanding of statutory maintenance compliance.
• HV Authorised Person experience — candidates who have previously held APHV5 may be considered, with refresher training available if the certificate has expired.
• City & Guilds electrical qualifications, Parts 1 and 2, or equivalent.
• 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Experience working with permits to work, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Confident communication and a professional, client-facing approach.
• An electrical apprenticeship is preferred but not essential.
• Experience in a critical corporate, banking or trading-floor environment would be an advantage.

Shift pattern

This is a continental shift role, working 7am–7pm and 7pm–7am. The repeating pattern is:

• 4 nights on, 4 days off
• 3 days on, 3 nights on, 4 days off
• 4 days on, 6 days off

What's on offer

• Up to £60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• £2,058 shift handover allowance.
• £2,500 additional allowance following site familiarisation.
• Overtime paid at 1.75 times the standard rate.
• 22 shifts' annual leave.
• Company pension and sick pay.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and legal advice.
• Flexible benefits, including dental insurance, gym membership, travel insurance and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Training, development and progression opportunities.