Engineering Shift Supervisor

Mitie; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Heathrow is seeking an Engineering Shift Supervisor to lead a team of engineers on a 42-hour weekly rotating shift, including days and nights. You will ensure safe operation, timely maintenance, and KPI achievement within a critical environment at Heathrow.

The role requires City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2, HVAP, and IEE 18th Edition (ideal). DV clearance eligibility and strong electrical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership of engineering teams across shifts.
• Must ensure compliance with safety and statutory regulations.
• Experience in critical environments (e.g., data centres) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and manage a team of engineers across day and night shifts.
• Ensure all equipment and services are maintained safely and efficiently.
• Oversee planned maintenance and ensure tasks meet scheduled dates and statutory requirements.
• Monitor KPIs and service delivery standards across the contract.
• Maintain accurate records and utilise IT systems for reporting.
• Support DV clearance processes as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift management

Safety compliance

Education

City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2

HVAP qualification

IEE 18th Edition Regulations

Equivalent mechanical qualifications

Job description

ROLE: Engineering Shift SupervisorHOURS: 42 hours a week - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 offLOCATION: HeathrowAt Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Supervisor who will ensure all equipment, services, and engineering activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory compliance requirements.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure all equipment and services are maintained and operated safely at all times.
• Lead, support, and manage a team of engineers, including day engineers and shift engineers.
• Ensure all KPIs are met and service delivery standards are maintained across the contract.
• Oversee planned maintenance to ensure tasks are completed by scheduled dates, with priority given to Statutory and Mandatory requirements.
• Ensure all reactive tasks are completed within their designated priority timescales.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, utilising IT systems as required.
• Ensure full understanding and adherence to Statutory Compliance standards.
• Participate in the call‑out rota and complete DV clearance as required.

Required Qualifications:

• City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent).
• HVAP qualification with relevant high‑voltage experience.
• IEE 18th Edition Regulations (ideal).
• Equivalent mechanical qualifications may be accepted with appropriate experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Previous experience within a critical environment (e.g., Data Centre) is advantageous.
• Ability to undertake all types of electrical installation, repair, maintenance, and installation tasks as required under the contract.
• Ability to use provided PPE and uniform appropriately and professionally.
• Must be a UK citizen and able to obtain DV clearance.