Electrical Shift Lead

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial institution is seeking a Lead Shift Engineer to oversee the maintenance of critical plant infrastructure. The role demands strong technical expertise in HV systems and leadership skills to manage a team effectively. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and a challenging work environment in Central London.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Continental Shift Pattern (Days & Nights)

Static Site in Central London

Opportunity to work with a leading financial institution

Challenging and rewarding role

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude with proven leadership in critical environments.
• Experience as a Lead Engineer or Shift Lead.
• Valid or recently lapsed High Voltage Authorization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of technicians maintaining critical plant infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and maintenance standards.
• Manage PPM and reactive maintenance across various systems.

Skills

HV System Expertise

Permit-to-Work Procedures

Technical Documentation

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

PPM Maintenance

Troubleshooting Skills

Building Management Systems

Knowledge of British Standards

Education

Apprentice Trained or NVQ Level 3

C&G 18th Edition

High Voltage Authorization (HVAP)

Job description

Job Description

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Lead Shift Engineer seeking a challenging and rewarding role within a prestigious financial institution? This could be your ideal opportunity! We're partnering with a leading wealth management firm to find a Shift Lead to oversee a team of technicians maintaining critical plant infrastructure.

Experience & Skills Required

• HV System Expertise (switching, isolation, energization)
• Permit-to-Work Procedures
• Technical Documentation & Record Keeping
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Team Leadership and Supervision
• Proficient in PPM and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and life safety systems
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Building Management Systems (BMS) and Power Distribution Unit (PDU) expertise
• Knowledge of SFG20, HTM, British Standards, and internal SLAs

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude and proven leadership in critical environments
• High Voltage Authorization (HVAP) - Valid or recently lapsed
• Apprentice Trained or NVQ Level 3 (minimum) in Electrical Installations
• C&G 18th Edition
• Experience as a Lead Engineer or Shift Lead in a critical environment

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary (£53,000 to £57,000 per annum)
• Continental Shift Pattern (Days & Nights)
• Static Site in Central London
• Opportunity to work with a leading financial institution
• Challenging and rewarding role

Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage applications from all sections of society and support reasonable adjustments as needed. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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