Shift Leader - Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Great Dunmow, Essex

Energy Jobline CVL; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established facilities services company in Dunmow, Essex, is seeking a Shift Leader - Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This role involves overseeing the maintenance tasks of the shift team in a large commercial building, focusing on leadership duties while also performing hands-on maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have previous supervisory experience in M&E maintenance and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary of up to £48,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 shifts of annual leave

Professional development and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar M&E maintenance supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge of PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage & motivate the engineering team and contractors.
• Perform PPM and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor engineering related KPIs.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are met.
• Manage RAMs and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of PPM

Knowledge of M&E systems

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical discipline

Minimum 17th Edition, ideally 18th Edition

Job description

Job Title: Shift Leader - Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Dunmow, Essex

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights

Salary: Up to £48,000 basic + Overtime

Company: Well-Established Facilities Services & Maintenance Company

About the Role

I am seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer Lead to join my clients team, to be based at a busy commercial site in Dunmow, Essex. In this role, you will primarily oversee maintenance tasks of the shift team across this large commercial building. You will spend a mixture of your day focusing on leadership & seniority duties, with the flexibility in performing hands‑on PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance tasks on M&E & building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage & motivate the day‑to‑day activities within the engineering team and contractors, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Perform your delegated PPM and reactive maintenance tasks when required, ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Monitor and track engineering related KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to ensure service delivery meets or exceeds contract requirements.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are consistently met, taking proactive measures to address any issues.
• Manage and enforce RAMs (Risk Assessment Method Statements) and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure maintenance tasks are performed to the highest standards and within compliance guidelines.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary of £48,000 per annum.
• 20 shifts of annual leave.
• Opportunity to work with a well‑established building services company on a reputable contract.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) maintenance supervisory or leadership role.
• City & Guilds /NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
• Minimum of 17th Edition, ideally 18th Edition.
• Knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance, and M&E systems.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on a rewarding role within a reputable company, please apply or reach out to James Wood (phone number removed).

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