Shift Leader

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited in London seeks a Shift Leader to manage a site-based engineering team inside a modern commercial building. You will lead maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems and ensure high standards of service.

The role is hands-on with HVAP qualifications, strong leadership, and excellent communication to coordinate with clients and contractors. You will enforce Safe Systems of Work and maintain records, reporting findings to management.

Qualifications

• HVAP qualification and strong electrical/mechanical background.
• Experience leading shift engineers and contractors.
• Proven capability in building services maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site engineering team and contractors.
• Oversee PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain Safe Systems of Work and PTW processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and statutory requirements.
• Report to clients and management and maintain records.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Provide technical guidance during operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Client-facing

Education

HVAP qualified

City & Guilds / HNC / HND or equivalent

Job description

Shift Leader - City of London - FM Service Provider - £66,800 per annum + £2,500 shift allowance

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 support and lead 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.

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
• - 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