Lead Shift Engineer

Mitie; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Lead Technician in London to plan and execute preventative maintenance for mechanical and electrical systems. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in facilities management, hold relevant qualifications including HV certification, and have strong fault diagnostic skills. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while managing a shift team. This role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Lead Technician on shift patterns.
• Ability to prioritize workload within tight deadlines.
• HV or AP certification for carrying out HV/LV switching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out planned maintenance for Mechanical & Electrical systems.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety policies on site.
• Mentor technicians and oversee shift operations.

Skills

Lead Technician experience

Fault diagnostic skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

City & Guilds qualification in building services mechanical and electrical engineering

17th Edition IEE registration

HV authorised training and certification

Air Conditioning accreditation (F Gas qualification)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CAFM systems

Job description

Job Overview

Plan or carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance activities and first line Break Down response, to the Mechanical & Electrical plant, equipment and systems within SLA's/KPI's.

Ensure correct working procedures are being adhered to via documented RAMS for both sub-contractors & self-perform tasks.

Plan or carry out site risk assessments for self-perform tasks.

To ensure the company Health & Safety policy is adhered to within scheme of responsibilities.

To work within the JCA Managed Services processes and procedures at all times.

Mentor team to ensure their understanding of site plant/equipment/procedures are always to high standards.

Oversee shift technicians and delegate tasks appropriately.

Participate in handover commissioning and witnessing from the developer.

Carry out HVAP duties when required.

Main Duties

• A positive and self-motivated individual, who will take ownership of problems presented to him by the Technical Services Manager (TSM).
• Plan or carry out Planned Maintenance to Mechanical & Electrical plant in accordance with set schedules, ensuring engineering standards are maintained in order to maximise the operational effectiveness and reliability of the plant, equipment and associated systems.
• Ensure a prompt and effective response is provided to all reactive maintenance issues, and service desk requests.
• To co-ordinate and support visiting specialist sub-contractors associated with aspects of the PPM schedules.
• To be HV & LV authorised, compile switching schedules, method statements and risk assessments accordingly. Air Conditioning accreditation/qualification in most aspects of refrigeration.
• Able to create & carry out site SOP's & EOP's procedures.
• Competent in the day to day operation of the site, its plant and machinery in all operating conditions.
• Should have excellent communication with the other technical engineers and specialist sub-contractors, especially in the event of an incident.
• Able to create fully detailed technical fault reports in relation to any critical alarm or situation.
• To be fully conversant and familiar with any new plant or systems that have been installed, including the O & M manuals to know where to find technical information quickly in an emergency.
• To Lead the Shift Handover process to the ‘on coming' team. Ensure all keys, tools, BMS, fire alarm panels and critical plant alarms are in a satisfactory condition. All logs/records must be correctly completed and signed as correct. Adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• To ensure onsite Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to in all respects and to maintain accurate records/documentation.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience as Lead Technician on shift patterns.
• Technically focused, fault diagnostic skills and highly organised.
• Computer literacy, written, good oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload within tight deadlines and to a high standard.
• Adjust rapidly and effectively to changes in work demands or business needs.
• Effective communication skills with customers and to all levels of management.
• To hold a valid HV or AP cert to carry out HV/LV switching competently.
• To hold a valid H&S cert (IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
• Qualification in building services mechanical and electrical engineering to a minimum of City & Guilds.
• 17th Edition Institute of Electrical Engineers registration.
• HV authorised training and certification or Air Conditioning accreditation incl. F Gas qualification.
• A good working knowledge of building services trades - UPS, Diesel Generators, Plumbing, HVAC systems and Refrigeration.
• Computer literate with excellent I.T. skills especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and awareness of CAFM systems and their use.
• Supervisory training to ILM standard.

About us

JCA is a multi-faceted engineering services and construction business. Our core expertise is in the development of buildings and facilities with business critical engineering systems.

We deliver a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of commercial property owners operating in a number of industry sectors. From design and construction to fit-out and maintenance, JCA provides a bespoke solution to every client project.

JCA offers clients a first-class service at all times, operating with transparency and integrity. We are proud to provide excellence as standard and it's our mission to be recognised as leading our industry in service and innovation through engineering and business excellence.

Our defining quality is our ability to manage projects by keeping our clients' needs at the heart of everything we do. We take a collaborative and integrated approach to each of our four core business areas: Engineering Projects, Service & Maintenance, Interior Fit Out, and Design & Consultancy.