Shift Leader

TDA Group; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TDA Group in London is seeking an experienced Shift Leader to head the engineering shift and ensure safe, reliable operation of the building's mechanical and electrical services.

You will lead a team, manage daily maintenance, coordinate contractors, monitor BMS, and uphold health and safety standards in a high-profile facility.

Qualifications

• Experience as Shift Leader or similar supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience in commercial buildings or facilities management.
• Good understanding of PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or apprenticeship background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the engineering team during the shift.
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical building services operate safely and efficiently.
• Carry out regular inspections and monitor plant and equipment performance.
• Respond to and manage reactive maintenance issues and breakdowns.
• Ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is completed to the required standards.
• Coordinate contractors and specialist service providers when required.
• Monitor the Building Management System (BMS) and respond appropriately to alarms and faults.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, defects and incidents.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Take responsibility for the site during the shift and manage significant issues.
• Support the management team with engineering and facilities-related requirements.
• Assist with emergency procedures and ensure appropriate actions are taken during incidents.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers on shift.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory and company requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Fault finding

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

People supervision

Education

Engineering qualifications or apprenticeship

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

Shift Leader - Continental Shift

Salary: £50,300 per annum

Location: London

Working Pattern: Continental Shift

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Shift Leader to join a high-profile facilities and engineering operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the shift team and ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the building's mechanical and electrical services.

This role would suit an experienced engineer or supervisor with a strong building services background who is confident leading a team and managing day-to-day operational requirements within a critical or high-profile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the engineering team during the shift.
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical building services operate safely and efficiently.
• Carry out regular inspections and monitor plant and equipment performance.
• Respond to and manage reactive maintenance issues and breakdowns.
• Ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is completed to the required standards.
• Coordinate contractors and specialist service providers when required.
• Monitor the Building Management System (BMS) and respond appropriately to alarms and faults.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, defects and incidents.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Take responsibility for the site during the shift and escape significant issues appropriately.
• Support the management team with engineering and facilities-related requirements.
• Assist with emergency procedures and ensure appropriate actions are taken during incidents.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers on shift.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory and company requirements.

Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Previous experience in a Shift Leader, Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer or Engineering Supervisor position.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience working within commercial buildings, facilities management or a similar environment.
• Good understanding of PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Experience supervising or leading engineering teams.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or apprenticeship background.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make sound decisions independently.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.