Engineering Shift Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking an Engineering Shift Supervisor to manage engineers during shifts, maintain electrical and mechanical infrastructure, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has necessary qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 and previous experience in critical environments. This role involves leadership, communication skills, and adherence to maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 qualification NVQ Level 3 or HND equivalent required.
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or HND equivalent preferred.
• HVAP qualification and proven HV experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of engineers during shifts.
• Ensure all planned maintenance is executed according to schedule.
• Lead site activities and ensure team compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

City and Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 qualification NVQ Level 3 or HND equivalent

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or HND equivalent

City and Guilds 2391-52 Inspection and Testing

Tools

Electrical testing tools

PPE and safety equipment

Job description

Job Description

We're Hiring: Engineering Shift Supervisor

Location: London, UB7 0EQ | Shift Pattern: 42 hours (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

As a site-based 'Resilience Supervisor', you will play a key role in on-site operations.

You will supervise a team of engineers during your shift, including electrical and mechanical-biased shift and day engineers. You will be responsible for maintaining electrical and mechanical infrastructure, demonstrating excellent communication skills, taking ownership of tasks, and setting a proactive example for your team. Ensuring KPIs are met is crucial. You will ensure all planned maintenance is executed according to schedule, prioritising statutory and mandatory tasks, and managing reactive tasks effectively.

The qualifications required are:

• City and Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 qualification NVQ Level 3 or HND equivalent AND/OR
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or HND equivalent
• City and Guilds 2391-52 Inspection and Testing
• HVAP qualification & proven HV experience (a technical assessment will be required at interview)
• Confined space trained (preferable)
• IEE 18th Edition Regulations (preferable)
• ISOH managing safely certification

Previous experience working within a critical environment, such as a data centre, is advantageous.

You will lead site activities, ensure team compliance, adhere to SSoW, LOTO, and permitting systems. You will undergo competency assessments for electrical and mechanical systems, and must have HVAP experience, with the ability to safely perform fixed wire testing. You will be responsible for electrical and mechanical installation and repair work, conducting maintenance as per contract requirements, using provided PPE and uniform. IT skills are necessary for accurate record-keeping, and you must fully understand statutory compliance.

You must be available for a call-out rota, hold UK citizenship, and complete DV clearance, which requires a clean criminal record.