Day Shift Supervisor - Data Centre Maintenance Engineering

Michael Page; Croydon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm is seeking an Engineering Supervisor in London. The role involves leading the maintenance engineering team, ensuring smooth operations and compliance while overseeing preventive maintenance and reactive works. Ideal candidates will have experience in mission-critical environments and relevant engineering qualifications. Competitive salary of £55,000 to £60,000 with long-term career opportunities in a large organisation. Join us for this exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a maintenance engineer in a mission-critical environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building services.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the day-shift maintenance engineering team.
• Oversee all planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive works.
• Act as primary point of escalation during shift hours.

Skills

Maintenance engineering experience

Understanding of electrical/mechanical services

Leadership or supervisory experience

Problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (Electrical/Mechanical NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds)

Job description

The Engineering Supervisor role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with expertise in facilities management within the property industry. This position in London requires a professional who can lead, manage, and ensure the smooth operation of engineering services.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established organisation within the property industry, offering facilities management services. They are a large organisation with a reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and maintaining operational excellence.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the day‑shift maintenance engineering team, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Oversee all planned preventive maintenance (PPM), reactive works, and fault‑finding activities across electrical, mechanical, and building services systems.
• Act as the primary point of escalation during shift hours, coordinating rapid response to incidents and minimising downtime.
• Ensure all engineering activities follow site procedures, standards, SLAs, and health & safety requirements.
• Support critical infrastructure including UPS systems, generators, cooling systems, switchgear, CRAC/CRAH units, and BMS.
• Manage shift handovers, reporting, documentation, and update maintenance records accurately.
• Provide coaching, support, and performance feedback to engineers to maintain a high‑performing team.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and senior management to ensure transparent communication and smooth operational flow.

Profile

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a maintenance engineer within a data centre or other mission‑critical environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical and/or mechanical building services.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g. Electrical/Mechanical NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of HV/LV systems, building management systems, and emergency procedures is advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £60,000.
• Permanent position with long‑term career opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a large organisation in the property industry.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Based in London with access to excellent facilities and resources. If you are ready to take on the challenge of becoming an Engineering Supervisor in London, we encourage you to apply and join this leading organisation in the property industry.