Shift Leader

CBW Staffing Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee a site-based engineering team in the City of London, ensuring top-tier building services for a large commercial office.

Role is hands-on with planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems; HVAP-qualified candidates lead operations, drive safety, and coordinate with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Fully electrically or mechanically qualified (City & Guilds / HNC / HND or equivalent).
• HVAP qualification – essential.
• Strong electrical or mechanical technical background.
• Proven experience in a Shift Leader or similar supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of technical services across the site, managing shift engineers and specialist contractors.
• Supervise and support the on-site engineering team, ensuring an efficient and customer-focused service.
• Act as HV Authorised Person (HVAP), ensuring safe operation and compliance of high-voltage systems.
• Manage PPM and reactive maintenance within agreed timescales.
• Ensure all statutory, technical and health & safety compliance requirements are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

HVAP

Team management

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

City & Guilds / HNC / HND or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift Leader - City of London - FM Service Provider - £66,800 per annum

A leading facilities management service provider is seeking an experienced Shift Leader to oversee a site-based engineering team within a large, modern commercial office building in the City of London.

Working in a high-specification, business-critical environment, you will be responsible for supporting and leading the engineering team to ensure the safe and effective operation of all building services. The role will remain predominantly hands-on, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems, while also overseeing day-to-day coordination, reporting and communication with clients, contractors and management. The successful candidate must be HVAP qualified, with strong electrical technical knowledge and proven experience within commercial building services. You will be confident leading engineers, maintaining safe systems of work and ensuring high standards of service delivery. Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-focused approach are essential.

Hours of work:

7 -7, Continental, Day & Nights

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of technical services across the site, managing shift engineers and specialist contractors
• Supervise and support the on-site engineering team, ensuring an efficient and customer-focused service
• Act as HV Authorised Person (HVAP), ensuring the safe operation and compliance of high-voltage systems
• Manage PPM and reactive maintenance, ensuring works are completed correctly and within agreed timescales
• Ensure all statutory, technical and health & safety compliance requirements are maintained
• Operate and enforce Safe Systems of Work, including Permit to Work (PTW), RAMS and isolation procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance and operational records
• Lead the investigation and reporting of operational incidents and technical issues
• Ensure engineers and contractors are suitably trained, equipped and working safely
• Conduct and contribute to monthly technical, compliance and health & safety reviews
• Build strong working relationships with the client, contractors, building occupants and wider management team
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the engineering team during day-to-day operations and critical incidents

Requirements

• Fully electrically or mechanically qualified – City & Guilds / HNC / HND or equivalent
• HVAP qualification – essential
• Strong electrical or mechanical technical background
• Previous experience in a Shift Leader, Lead Engineer or similar supervisory role
• Proven experience within commercial building maintenance / building services
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Good knowledge of health & safety, statutory compliance and Safe Systems of Work
• Experience with Permit to Work (PTW), RAMS and HV systems
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office