Electrical Shift Lead

Build Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Electrical Shift Lead to oversee night operations at a prestigious site in West London. This role offers a salary of £61,000 with a 4 on / 4 off night shift pattern, ensuring a great work/life balance. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 and experience in critical environments, alongside strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

£61,000 per year benefits

Excellent work/life balance

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation required.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations essential.
• Strong communication skills for managing operations overnight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the shift team in electrical maintenance.
• Supervise key plant operation including LV/HV systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and client requirements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395

Tools

Building management systems

High Voltage systems

Job description

Electrical Shift Lead – Nights Only (4 on / 4 off)
Location: Chiswick, West London
Salary: £61,000 Benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Shift Lead to take ownership of night operations at a high-profile critical commercial and events site in West London. This is a hands-on supervisory role, leading a small team while ensuring the site’s essential systems remain resilient and operational during overnight hours.

The site is technically demanding and hosts seasonal events comparable in scale to major sporting and entertainment venues — requiring an engineer who thrives under pressure, can solve problems quickly, and takes pride in delivering reliability in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the shift team in delivering both planned and reactive electrical maintenance
• Supervise the operation of key plant including LV/HV systems, pumps, motors, AHUs, and building management systems
• Act as the escalation point for electrical and technical issues overnight
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, safety protocols, and client requirements
• Assist with event-driven readiness, ensuring electrical systems can support seasonal surges in demand
• Carry out detailed handovers and maintain accurate records of shift activity

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential)
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Test & Inspection)
• High Voltage experience or AP status (advantageous)
• Demonstrable experience in critical environments (data centres, broadcast/media, healthcare, or similar)
• Previous supervisory/lead role experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage both people and plant during night operations

Benefits

• £61,000 per year benefits
• 4 on / 4 off night shift pattern – excellent work/life balance
• Leadership role at a prestigious, technically complex site in West London
• Long-term career development within a professional facilities team