Shift Leader

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; Middlesex Centre; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Facilities Management Service Provider in Canada is seeking a Shift Leader to manage a site engineering team. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills to ensure high standards of building service performance. You will oversee maintenance operations in a busy, client-facing environment and drive continuous improvement across engineering services. The ideal candidate has relevant electrical and mechanical qualifications, with experience in high-security environments being a plus.

Qualifications

• C&G Mechanical Level 3 is desirable.
• Experience in a critical or high-security environment is a plus.
• C&G 2391 Test & Inspection is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the site engineering team for maintenance tasks.
• Provide technical support and leadership for technicians.
• Manage permit-to-work processes and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical understanding of UPS

Customer-focused approach

Education

C&G Electrical Level 3 or equivalent

18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation

Tools

Static Switches

Generators

Air Conditioning systems

Job description

Shift Leader – FM Service Provider – City of London – £60,000

Fantastic opportunity to work for a leading Facilities Management Service Provider in Central London. CBW are currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Leader to join a prestigious commercial contract within a modern, high-spec, multi-tenant building in the City.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of building services performance (both planned and reactive) within a busy, client-facing environment, maintaining a strong focus on technical excellence, compliance, and customer service. The role involves leading and supervising a small team of two engineers while overseeing the maintenance and operation of a well-known commercial site.

Hours of Work

• Continental Shift Pattern
• 07:00 – 19:00
• Days & Nights

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and manage the site engineering team, ensuring all PPM and reactive maintenance is completed within agreed timescales.
• Provide technical support and leadership for site technicians, ensuring high-quality standards are consistently met.
• Operate all building systems in a competent, effective, and efficient manner (including HV operations).
• Review and sign off Specialist Service Provider (SSP) works, ensuring quality and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Maintain clear and detailed shift handovers, including plant status, isolations, incidents, and ongoing works.
• Ensure accurate completion of all logbooks, incident reports, and PPM records.
• Promote and maintain high standards of housekeeping across plant rooms and technical areas.
• Support the preparation of Safety Switching Programmes, EOPs, and MOPs where required.
• Manage permit-to-work (PTW) processes and site safety procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency across all engineering services.

Requirements

• C&G Electrical Level 3 (or equivalent/exceeds).
• C&G Mechanical Level 3 (desirable).
• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation.
• C&G 2391 Test & Inspection (desirable).
• LV/HV Authorised Person experience (valid certificate desirable).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to manage and motivate a team.
• Strong technical understanding of UPS, Generators, Static Switches, Water Treatment, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning systems.
• Proactive and customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Experience in a critical or high-security environment (desirable).

Please send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.