At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical maintenance and ensure smooth operations in a high-spec laboratory.
- Company: Join a leading Facilities Management provider in a modern commercial setting.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime, ongoing training, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a stable position with a 4 on/4 off shift pattern.
- Why this job: Step into a lead role and make a real impact in a critical environment.
- Qualifications: Recognised electrical qualifications and strong experience in maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 58000 - 58000 £ per year.
Location: Near Blackfriars, London
Salary: £58,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off (Days & Nights Rotation) – 12-hour shifts (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00)
Position: Single-person shift role
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a leading Facilities Management and Engineering Maintenance provider at a modern, multi-floor commercial laboratory facility in Blackfriars, London. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a lead technical role within a highly specialist and critical environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of building services within a busy commercial laboratory setting, working independently while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence. This role offers a competitive package, long-term stability, and genuine opportunities for development within a company that invests heavily in its engineering teams.
As a Lead Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias), you will be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across the site, ensuring all electrical and building services systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across electrical systems and building services
- Responding to reactive maintenance and emergency breakdowns
- Fault finding, diagnostics, and repair of electrical systems and equipment
- Maintaining lighting, power distribution, emergency lighting, and associated building services infrastructure
- Supporting statutory compliance, health & safety, and site operational standards
- Taking full ownership of shift operations as the sole engineer on duty
- Working within a critical commercial laboratory environment with high operational standards
- Maintaining accurate records and completing all required maintenance documentation
- Liaising with site stakeholders where required to ensure smooth operations
- Recognised electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- Strong experience in electrical maintenance within commercial or critical environments
- Proven PPM and reactive maintenance background
- Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical systems
- Experience working independently and taking ownership of site operations
- Good understanding of building services engineering
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to maintenance
- Previous shift-based experience within facilities management or building services
- £58,500 total package
- 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (days & nights rotation)
- 12-hour shifts (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00)
- Overtime opportunities available
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Long-term career progression within a growing FM provider
- Opportunity to work within a high-spec, critical laboratory environment
- Stable, permanent position with a strong benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer looking to step into a lead role within a technically challenging and highly professional environment, while developing a long-term career in a specialist FM setting. If you’re interested, please apply or get in touch to arrange a confidential discussion.
Lead Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias) in London employer: Invictus Group
Join a leading Facilities Management and Engineering Maintenance provider in Blackfriars, London, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises engineering excellence and employee development. With a competitive salary of £58,000, generous overtime opportunities, and a commitment to ongoing training, this role offers not just stability but also a clear path for career progression in a high-spec commercial laboratory environment. Experience the satisfaction of taking ownership in a critical setting while enjoying a strong benefits package and a supportive team atmosphere.
