Shift Leader

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM service provider is searching for a Shift Leader to oversee a two-person shift team within a modern commercial building in London Bridge. The ideal candidate must possess strong electrical and mechanical experience and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing maintenance tasks, leading the engineering team, and ensuring the highest standards of operational safety. Competitive salary of £57,500 per annum is offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrically or mechanically to a recognised standard.
• Proven experience in building maintenance within a critical site.
• Strong communication, leadership, and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) & Reactive Maintenance is carried out.
• Manage the shift engineering team.
• Perform regular quality checks on work activities and documentation.

Skills

Electrical technical knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Multi-skilled knowledge (mechanical/electrical)

Education

Fully qualified electrically or mechanically to a recognised standard

Tools

Maintenance systems

UPS

Generators

Power distribution

Job description

Shift Leader – FM Service Provider – London Bridge – £57,500 per annum

A leading FM service provider is seeking a Shift Leader to work within a large, modern commercial building in London Bridge.

You will be part of a site-based engineering team in a high-spec, business-critical environment, working as part of a two-person shift team. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong electrical technical knowledge, proven experience within commercial building services, and confident leadership and communication skills.

Hours of work

• Days & Nights
• Continental
• 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)
• Strong communication skills
• Multi‑skilled knowledge – mechanical/electrical including UPS, generators, and power distribution
• Good leadership and management skills
• HV Authorised – preferred

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