Shift Manager

HVAC Total FM Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company seeks a 24/7 Shift Manager – HV Electrical in Hounslow. The ideal candidate will have HV qualifications and experience in critical environments. Responsibilities include managing operations, ensuring maintenance compliance, and leading a technical team in a regulated setting.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training and career development

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure

Qualifications

• HV qualified with Authorised Person status.
• Experience in critical environments like data centres.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all site operations during shifts and team.
• Ensure PPM and reactive works align with SLAs.
• Oversee high-voltage systems and health & safety documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety legislation

Risk assessments

Building services systems

IT skills

Education

HV Qualified with current or previous Authorised Person status

Experience in critical environments

Tools

CAFM/CBMS systems

Job description

Job Title: 24/7 Shift Manager – HV Electrical
Location: Hounslow
Salary: Up to £67,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Shift-Based – 24/7 Rotation)
Sector: Critical Environments / Facilities Management

We are currently recruiting for an experienced 24/7 Shift Manager – HV Electrical to join a critical environment site in Hounslow. This is a permanent, full-time role working on a rotational shift pattern covering 24 hours, 365 days per year.

As Shift Manager, you will lead a team of engineers delivering both planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical building services systems. You will also play a key role in maintaining uptime and compliance within a highly regulated critical site, ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective running of the operation at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all site operations during your shift, including engineers and subcontractors

• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive works are completed in line with SLAs and KPIs

• Operate and manage high-voltage systems (HV) and maintain Authorised Person (AP) status

• Oversee the operation of BMS and environmental control systems

• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation for health & safety, quality, and building compliance

• Operate and control Permit to Work systems in line with internal procedures and client expectations

• Maintain comprehensive handover notes and reports for continuity across shifts

• Supervise and audit sub-contractor work, ensuring method statements and risk assessments are in place and adhered to

• Ensure a professional and safe working environment is maintained

• Support the development, training, and performance reviews of engineering staff on your shift

Requirements:

• HV Qualified with current or previous Authorised Person status

• Previous experience working in critical environments (e.g., data centres, banking, healthcare, etc.)

• Strong working knowledge of building services systems (electrical and mechanical)

• Ability to lead and motivate shift-based engineering teams

• Excellent knowledge of H&S legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work

• Strong IT skills, including experience with CAFM/CBMS systems

• Flexible approach to shift coverage, overtime, and emergency call-outs when required

What We Offer:

• Salary up to £67,000 per annum

• Structured shift pattern (24/7 rota)

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Training and career development in a highly technical, regulated environment

• Opportunity to work on a flagship critical site with cutting-edge infrastructure

If you are a high-voltage qualified engineering leader with a background in critical facilities and a passion for operational excellence, apply today to join a high-performing technical team in Hounslow.

Only candidates with the right to work in the UK and the required HV qualifications will be considered.