Shift Leader

CBW Staffing Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM service provider in Kensington, West London, is seeking a Shift Leader to manage maintenance operations in a new venue. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified in electrical or mechanical standards, with leadership skills and experience in building maintenance. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 plus benefits including overtime, holiday, pension, and private healthcare.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance within a critical site.
• HV Authorised is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) & Reactive Maintenance is carried out.
• Manage the shift engineering team.
• Carry out hands-on maintenance work when required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multi-skilled knowledge – mechanical/electrical

Good leadership and management skills

Education

Fully qualified electrically or mechanically to a recognised standard

Tools

UPS

Generators

Power distribution

Job description

Shift Leader – FM Service Provider – Kensington, West London – £60K + Overtime

Are you an experienced shift leader looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like the chance to work in one of the newest and most impressive venues in West London? If so, read on…

A leading FM service provider is seeking a Shift Leader for one of their most prestigious contracts based in the Kensington area of West London. You'll be joining a team based in a newly developed space that's fast becoming a creative destination in its own right with access to inspiring communal areas, cultural programming, and spaces designed for modern ways of working.

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)
• Strong communication skills
• Multi‑skilled knowledge – mechanical/electrical including UPS, generators, and power distribution
• Good leadership and management skills
• HV Authorised – preferred
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Package Includes

• £60,000 + overtime
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare

Please send your CV to katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.