Shift Leader

ISS Facilities Services; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Scotland is seeking an experienced Shift Leader to oversee engineering operations. This role includes leading a team, ensuring operational reliability and safety compliance, and responding to maintenance issues. The ideal candidate must be fully electrically qualified with strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in HV systems and UPS operations.
• Experience with electrical installation work, testing, and inspection required.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team during your shift.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) efficiently.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance issues.
• Conduct technical surveys and report findings.

Skills

Strong leadership and team management skills

Electrical and mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Fully electrically qualified: 18th Edition

NVQ/C&G Electrical Installations

City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2

Job description

Shift Leader

Location: Glasgow, G5 8DP

Hours of work: 43 (shift based, days & nights)

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled Shift Leader to oversee the effective operation and maintenance of engineering systems in Glasgow.

In this role, you will lead the engineering team on shift, ensuring that all PPM and reactive maintenance tasks are carried out efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for maintaining the operational reliability of plant and associated electrical systems, adhering to health and safety regulations, and ensuring that all quality assurance procedures are fully observed.

Job Description

The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for all electrical and mechanical issues during their shift, coordinating resources and supervising trades to maximise operational effectiveness.

You will also support ongoing skills development within the team, conduct technical surveys, and ensure accurate documentation is maintained for all maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team during your shift, ensuring smooth operations and effective handovers.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with schedules to maintain operational reliability.
• Respond promptly to electrically related reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests.
• Conduct technical surveys of plant and systems, reporting findings to the Engineering Shift Manager (ESM).
• Produce material lists and estimates for minor works as required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety statutory requirements and Quality Assurance procedures.
• Supervise trades and coordinate team activities to ensure effective issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Support ongoing training programs and assessments to develop team skills and meet service performance objectives.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully electrically qualified: 18th Edition, NVQ/C&G Electrical Installations, AM2, and Electrical Apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 (Electrical Installation 2360) or recognised equivalent.
• I.E.E Registration (17th or 18th Edition) or recognised equivalent.
• Prior experience in HV systems and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) operations.
• Experience with electrical installation work, testing, and inspection.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS).

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management skills, capable of supervising trades and coordinating shift activities.
• Excellent electrical and mechanical knowledge, with the ability to complete PPMs and reactive works efficiently.
• Sound understanding of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work (SSOW).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [e-mail]