Electrical Shift Lead

HVAC FM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £60,000 basic salary

Shift handover allowance £2,058

£2,500 site familiarisation allowance

Overtime paid at 1.75x

23 days annual leave

Company pension and sick pay

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Shift Supervisor to join a leading engineering and facilities services provider at a prestigious corporate site near Cannon Street, London. You will lead a small team of two engineers, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, and ensure critical building systems operate safely around the clock.

The role requires an electrical or mechanical background, HV Authorised Person status is preferred, and experience with BMS monitoring, permits to work, RAMS and

Qualifications

• Experience as Shift Supervisor/Leader or similar in building services.
• Electrical and/or mechanical maintenance background in a commercial setting.
• Experience supervising engineers and coordinating PPM, reactive maintenance and small works.
• HV Authorised Person status is highly desirable and refresher training may be offered.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of two engineers, oversee planned and reactive maintenance.
• Monitor Building Management System (BMS) for offices and respond to alarms.
• Manage work in progress, liaise with the helpdesk and update the Technical Manager.
• Maintain statutory and mandatory maintenance records and RAMS.
• Deliver toolbox talks and support training and development.
• Obtain subcontractor quotes and prepare quotes for small works.
• Assist with monthly operational reports and client relationship management.

Skills

Shift supervision

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Team leadership

BMS monitoring

Permits to work

RAMS

Fault finding

Education

City & Guilds electrical qualifications – Parts 1 & 2

17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Tools

BMS systems

Job description

Shift Supervisor – Critical Environment

Location: Cannon Street, London, EC4R
Salary: Up to £60,000, depending on experience
Additional allowances: £2,058 shift handover allowance, plus £2,500 following site familiarisation
Hours: Continental shift pattern, days and nights, 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Shift Supervisor or Shift Leader looking to take the next step in a critical environment?

We're recruiting for a Shift Supervisor to join a leading engineering and facilities services provider at a prestigious corporate site near Cannon Street. This is an opportunity to lead a small engineering team, take responsibility for critical building systems and work closely with a high-profile client.

We're keen to speak with supervisors from an electrical or mechanical building services background, particularly those who hold or have previously held HV Authorised Person status.

The role

You'll lead a team of two engineers, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance and helping to ensure the building operates safely and reliably around the clock.

You'll also monitor the Building Management System (BMS) for offices across London and the EMEA region, responding to alarms and escalating issues in line with site procedures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting the engineering team, setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and small works.
• Monitoring BMS alarms and escalating changes in plant or system conditions.
• Managing work in progress with the helpdesk and keeping the Technical Manager updated on outstanding maintenance.
• Ensuring statutory and mandatory maintenance records are maintained.
• Working within safe systems of work, including permits to work and RAMS.
• Delivering toolbox talks and supporting the team's training and development.
• Obtaining subcontractor quotations and producing quotes for small works.
• Assisting with monthly operational reports and maintaining a strong relationship with the client.

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Shift Supervisor, Shift Leader, Lead Engineer or similar within building services.
• A strong electrical and/or mechanical maintenance background in a commercial environment.
• Experience supervising engineers and coordinating PPM, reactive maintenance and small works.
• Strong fault-finding skills and an understanding of statutory maintenance compliance.
• HV Authorised Person experience — candidates who have previously held APHV5 may be considered, with refresher training available if the certificate has expired.
• City & Guilds electrical qualifications, Parts 1 and 2, or equivalent.
• 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Experience working with permits to work, RAMS and safe systems of work.Confident communication and a professional, client-facing approach.

An electrical apprenticeship is preferred but not essential. Experience in a critical corporate, banking or trading-floor environment would be an advantage.

Shift pattern

This is a continental shift role, working 7am–7pm and 7pm–7am. The repeating pattern is:

• 4 nights on, 4 days off
• 3 days on, 3 nights on, 4 days off
• 4 days on, 6 days off

What's on offer

• Up to £60,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• £2,058 shift handover allowance.
• £2,500 additional allowance following site familiarisation.
• Overtime paid at 1.75 times the standard rate.
• 22 shifts' annual leave.
• Company pension and sick pay.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and legal advice.
• Flexible benefits, including dental insurance, gym membership, travel insurance and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Training, development and progression opportunities.