Senior Critical Shift Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider is looking for a Senior Critical Shift Engineer to join the maintenance team in St Paul's, London. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical qualifications and experience with critical systems. Responsibilities include maintenance, fault-finding, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary, efficient training, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Salary up to £63,000 per annum

Cycle to Work Scheme

20 days holiday

Pension scheme

Internal progression and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Electrically qualified (C&G, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience in critical systems maintenance essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance including fault-finding and installations.
• Perform emergency lighting inspections and maintenance.
• Adhere to Safe System of Work (SSoW) protocols.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Multi-skilled

Education

C&G / NVQ or equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge

Job description

Senior Critical Shift Engineer – Continental Shift - St Paul's, London - £63,000 + package

Location: Critical Building, St Pauls, London Salary: Up to £63,000 per annum

Overview

Our client is seeking a qualified Senior Critical Shift Engineer to join the maintenance team of a critical commercial building in St Paul’s, London. The ideal candidate will comes from a strong critical background and hold electrical qualifications (C&G / NVQ). This role offers hands‑on electrical and multi‑skilled work, with opportunities for further training and career progression.

Package Includes

• Salary up to £63,000 per annum
• Uniform and tools supplied
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 20 days holiday
• Plenty of overtime
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Internal progression and development opportunities

Hours of Work: Continental Shift

• 4 nights on / 4 off / 3 days on / 3 nights on / 6 off / 4 days on
• Shift times: 07:00 – 19:00 / 19:00 – 07:00

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance including lighting, fault‑finding, small installations, lamping, ballast changes, control panels, and power distribution
• Emergency lighting inspections and maintenance
• Conduct complex electrical fault‑finding and rectification across power distribution, control panels, and essential services.
• Adhere to the Safe System of Work (SSoW) for HV and critical low‑voltage operations.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, fault‑finding, and load‑testing on Static and Rotary UPS systems and associated battery banks
• Chiller re‑sets and first‑line troubleshooting
• Water treatment monitoring (temperature checks)
• BMS system monitoring (hot & cold checks)
• Perform all allocated tasks professionally and within allocated timeframes
• Proactively identify, report, and resolve faults with building services equipment
• Maintain health & safety compliance, reporting/escalating issues where required
• Maintain clear communication with client staff and site management regarding service issues
• Escort specialist subcontractors when required
• Be flexible with site attendance and tasks within competency

Requirements

• Electrically qualified (C&G, NVQ, or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge
• Background working in or with critical systems (Essential)
• Ability to provide trade certificates (essential)
• Current or expired High Voltage approved person
• Proven track record in commercial building maintenance
• Multi-skilled (electrical, mechanical, and general building services)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Must be able to attend site for a 07:00 am start

Interested candidates should contact: Alex Denton – CBW Staffing Solutions