Hours: Monday to Friday, alternating between 7:00am - 4:00pm and 8:00am - 5:00pm
Call-Out: Participation in a 24/7 on-call rota required
Overtime: Available
About the Role
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a leading facilities management and engineering services provider for a Lead Technician to join a prestigious commercial and laboratory environment in West London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically qualified engineer looking to take the next step into a leadership role. The successful candidate will act as the site's technical lead, overseeing maintenance delivery, managing contractors and supporting day-to-day operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary technical point of contact across the site.
- Lead and manage all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
- Coordinate and oversee specialist subcontractors and service providers.
- Ensure all works are completed in line with health, safety, environmental, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Manage maintenance schedules, work orders, and asset information through CAFM systems.
- Review maintenance reports and identify remedial works where required.
- Source and procure materials, equipment, and replacement parts.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive maintenance best practices.
- Produce quotations for minor works and project activities.
- Respond to emergency situations and provide technical support as needed.
- Carry out hands‑on maintenance activities when required, including covering for absences and critical works.
Requirements
- Strong building services or multi-skilled engineering background.
- Previous experience supervising maintenance activities within a commercial, scientific, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or critical environment.
- Excellent knowledge of statutory compliance and planned maintenance programmes.
- Experience using CAFM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage contractors and build effective client relationships.
- Proven ability to lead by example and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
- LVAP qualification or experience.
- L8/Water Hygiene knowledge.
- Experience working within laboratory, research, or technically complex environments.
- Understanding of SFG20 maintenance standards.
What's on Offer
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Overtime opportunities.
- 24/7 call-out rota.
- Career development within a prestigious, technically advanced environment.
- Opportunity to work for a leading provider of facilities and engineering services.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking a leadership position where they can combine hands‑on technical expertise with responsibility for site operations, compliance, and service delivery.
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Lead Engineer in London employer: PRS
At PRS, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. Our team enjoys a permanent contract with a 40-hour work week, competitive benefits, and the unique opportunity to work across diverse medical estates in the Cheshire area, all while having access to a company van for mobility.
