M&E Shift Leader

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited is seeking a Shift Leader for a large, modern commercial office building at Fenchurch Street, City of London. You will lead the on-site shift team and oversee the operation of building services, with a focus on electrical safety and HV/HVAP revalidation.

The role involves managing day‑to‑day maintenance across planned and reactive tasks, supervising the engineering crew, and performing hands-on work when needed to keep critical systems running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrically or mechanically to a recognised standard.
• Proven experience in building maintenance within a critical site (commercial, blue‑chip, or banking).
• Multi‑skilled knowledge – mechanical/electrical including UPS, generators, and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) & Reactive Maintenance is carried out on all client assets using the maintenance system.
• Manage the shift engineering team.
• Carry out hands‑on maintenance work when required.
• Ensure plant faults are quickly resolved to maintain continuous operation.
• Perform regular quality checks on work activities, documentation, and housekeeping.
• Ensure suitable spares are available to support ongoing maintenance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and job sheets.
• Prepare, review, and use Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks to ensure safe working practices.

Job description

M&E Shift Leader – FM Service Provider – London Fenchurch Street – £60,000 per annum

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Leader to be based at a large, modern commercial office building located on Fenchurch Street in the City of London. The role is part of a site-based engineering team, with responsibility for leading the on-site shift team and ensuring the effective operation of all building services. Applicants should demonstrate strong electrical technical knowledge, proven experience within commercial building services, and the ability to lead and communicate effectively within a professional environment. Candidates must hold current HV or HVAP authorisation, or have previously been authorised and be capable of revalidation.

Hours of work:

Days & Nights

7 - 7

Key Duties

• - Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) & Reactive Maintenance is carried out on all client assets using the maintenance system
• - Manage the shift engineering team
• - Carry out hands‑on maintenance work when required
• - Ensure plant faults are quickly resolved to maintain continuous operation
• - Perform regular quality checks on work activities, documentation, and housekeeping
• - Ensure suitable spares are available to support ongoing maintenance
• - Maintain accurate maintenance records and job sheets
• - Prepare, review, and use Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks to ensure safe working practices

Requirements

• - Fully qualified electrically or mechanically to a recognised standard
• - Proven experience in building maintenance within a critical site (commercial, blue‑chip, or banking)
• - Multi‑skilled knowledge – mechanical/electrical including UPS, generators, and power distribution
• - Good leadership and management skills