Engineering Shift Leader

Integral UK LTD; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shift Leader to oversee a team of engineers in a prestigious London building. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of electrical maintenance, managing shift schedules, and responding to emergencies while maintaining safety and compliance. With a strong focus on communication and leadership, you will play a crucial role in upholding service standards and supporting the contract requirements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic work environment, with excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Company-funded health cash plan

Life assurance

Auto-enrolment company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development programs

Employee discounts with various brands

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in shift environments in commercial settings.
• HV Authorized Person status required, with ability to attain 18th Edition.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift team and ensure routine maintenance is performed.
• Respond to alarms and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Supervise engineering subcontractors and maintain records.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

C&G Pts. 1 & 2

18th Edition IEE Wiring and Installation

Tools

Building Management System

Permit to Work Systems

Job description

We are currently looking for a Shift Leader to join the team and successfully manage the already existing site engineers. On this site, we offer complete site M&E services, and the successful applicant will look after one of the shift teams. You will be reporting directly to the Engineering Services Manager and be responsible for the electrical maintenance on site and other duties that the client requires. This role will require you to work a shift pattern of 12-hour shifts.

Hours: Shift Leader - Prestigious building in London Bridge

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for your shift team and the engineers within your remit.
• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all building plant, equipment, and systems to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and effect emergency repairs as needed.
• Issue and ensure appropriate controls within the Permit to Work systems.
• Support the contract requirements as High Voltage and Low Voltage Authorized person providing switching schedules, planned and reactive support to all electrical systems.
• Provide single point of contact in periods when the technical manager is unavailable and make informed decisions regarding remedial activities and escalation procedures.
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the plant.
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of task sheets – hard copy or electronically as required.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and adhered to for all tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices.
• Ensure that engineering subcontractors are appropriately supervised and comply with contractual commitments and site operating processes.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in shift environments working in commercial environments.
• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or similar.
• C&G Pts. 1 & 2, equivalent or exceeds.
• HV Authorized Person (currently in date or recently lapsed).
• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring and Installation (Ability to attain 18th Edition through additional training if you have 17th Edition).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.

Employee Benefits:

• Overtime x1.5 on weekdays and x2 on weekends + day in lieu on bank holidays.
• Standby rate is £15 per day and £50 on bank holidays.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata into shifts for shift workers).
• Company-funded health cash plan.
• Ability to buy and sell holidays – buy 5 days & sell 2 days.
• Life assurance.
• Auto-enrolment company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice.
• Employee discounts with various brands.
• Learning and development programs, training, and career opportunities.

All candidates will be required to provide valid proof of Right to Work in the UK and ID at interview.