Shift Lead

CBW Staffing Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Shift Leader for a prestigious multi-tenant campus in North West London. The role is based on a continental shift pattern (7 on, 7 off) and involves leading a on-site engineering team to deliver first-class building maintenance in a high-profile environment.

You will oversee PPM and reactive tasks via CAFM, perform hands-on electrical/mechanical work as needed, and ensure safe, compliant operations across the site.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical or mechanical engineer (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience in critical environments (offices, data centres, healthcare, or similar).
• Strong fault-finding, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading an engineering shift team in a large/critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the on-site shift engineering team.
• Ensure PPM and reactive maintenance tasks are completed using the CAFM system.
• Carry out hands-on electrical and/or mechanical maintenance when required.
• Diagnose and rectify faults to minimise downtime and ensure business continuity.
• Monitor the quality of maintenance, documentation and housekeeping across the site.
• Manage spare parts and maintain critical stock levels.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and RAMS.
• Support safe, compliant and high-performing building environment.

Job description

Shift Leader - FM Service Provider - North West London - Up to £58,000 per annum

CBW is recruiting an experienced Shift Leader to join a prestigious multi-tenant commercial campus in North West London. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer to work within a modern and technically challenging environment, delivering first-class building maintenance across a vibrant mixed-use estate occupied by a diverse range of commercial tenants.

Hours of Work

Continental Shift Pattern - Days & Nights (7 on, 7 off rotation)

Key Duties

• Lead, motivate and support the on-site shift engineering team.
• Ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks are completed efficiently using the site's CAFM system.
• Carry out hands-on electrical and/or mechanical maintenance when required.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on plant and equipment, minimising downtime and ensuring business continuity.
• Monitor the quality of maintenance activities, documentation and housekeeping standards across the site.
• Manage spare parts and ensure critical stock levels are maintained.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and job documentation.
• Prepare, review and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure safe systems of work.
• Support the delivery of a safe, compliant and high-performing building environment.

Requirements

• Fully qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in a critical environment such as commercial offices, banking, data centres, healthcare or other high-profile facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building services.
• Experience with critical systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers and power distribution.
• Previous experience leading an engineering shift team within a critical or large commercial environment.
• Excellent fault-finding, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional engineering standards