Electrical Shift Leader

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities provider in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Lead to ensure operational reliability on a large static site. Responsibilities include leading the engineering team, conducting preventative maintenance, and responding to electrical issues. The ideal candidate must hold relevant electrical qualifications and possess strong leadership skills. This role offers a salary up to £44,000 and various benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday including bank

Generous workplace pension scheme

Training, development & progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully electrically qualified with necessary certifications.
• Prior experience managing high voltage systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team during shifts.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance.
• Respond to electrical maintenance issues.

Skills

Electrical installation

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Technical surveys

Education

18th Edition

City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 (Electrical Installation 2360)

I.E.E Registration (17th or 18th Edition)

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

HV systems

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Job description

Overview

Electrical Shift Lead - Glasgow - Salary up to £44,000 DOE

CBW have a new opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a leading facilities provider on a large static site in Glasgow City Centre. You will be responsible for maintaining the operational reliability of plant and associated electrical systems, adhering to health and safety regulations, and ensuring that all quality assurance procedures are fully observed. This position is on a shift basis including days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team during your shift, ensuring smooth operations and effective handovers.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with schedules to maintain operational reliability.
• Respond promptly to electrically related reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests.
• Conduct technical surveys of plant and systems, reporting findings to the Engineering Shift Manager (ESM).
• Produce material lists and estimates for minor works as required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety statutory requirements and Quality Assurance procedures.
• Supervise trades and coordinate team activities to ensure effective issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Support ongoing training programs and assessments to develop team skills and meet service performance objectives.

Person Specification

• Fully electrically qualified: 18th Edition, NVQ/C&G Electrical Installations, AM2, and Electrical Apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 (Electrical Installation 2360) or recognised equivalent.
• I.E.E Registration (17th or 18th Edition) or recognised equivalent.
• Prior experience in HV systems and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) operations.
• Experience with electrical installation work, testing, and inspection.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Strong leadership and team management skills, capable of supervising trades and coordinating shift activities.
• Excellent electrical and mechanical knowledge, with the ability to complete PPMs and reactive works efficiently.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £44,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday including bank.
• Generous workplace pension scheme.
• Training, development & progression opportunities.