Shift Manager - HV Electrical - Croydon

ZipRecruiter; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class team as a Shift Manager in a critical data centre environment. This role involves leading a dedicated engineering team, ensuring operational excellence and safety compliance while managing maintenance tasks and fostering strong client relationships. Ideal for experienced HV Engineers ready to step up in responsibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Access to ongoing technical training

Team-oriented culture with strong emphasis on training

Qualifications

• Experience in leading shift teams and overseeing contractors.
• Solid background in building services within critical environments.
• Ability to maintain Authorised Person status.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers across a 24/7 shift rota.
• Supervise maintenance and fault rectification on critical plant.
• Monitor BMS to maintain optimal environmental conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Risk Assessment

Flexibility

Education

HV Electrical Qualification

Tools

Computer-Based Maintenance Systems

Job description

Job Description

Shift Manager – HV Electrical (Critical Environments)

Location: Croydon

Shift-based | 24/7 Rota Coverage

Join a world-class team at a premier financial services data centre, where resilience, precision, and performance meet. We’re looking for a seasoned and proactive Shift Manager (HV Electrical) to lead a dedicated engineering team in a highly critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers across a 24/7 shift rota, ensuring smooth and compliant operation.

Carry out and supervise maintenance and fault rectification on critical plant and systems.

Oversee the safe and efficient delivery of works through the Permit to Work and Risk Assessment processes.

Monitor and control the BMS to maintain optimal environmental conditions.

Liaise directly with the client, maintaining strong working relationships and professional communication.

Ensure documentation is up to date – including job sheets, compliance logs, handovers, and incident reports.

Train, mentor, and conduct annual reviews for shift engineers.

Manage sub-contractors on site, ensuring safety protocols and quality standards are met.

Provide holiday and sickness cover for team members, sometimes at short notice.

Requirements

HV Electrical Qualification and ability to obtain/maintain Authorised Person status.

Solid background in building services within critical environments (e.g., data centres, hospitals).

Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and PTW systems.

Experience in leading shift teams and overseeing third-party contractors.

Strong communication and leadership skills.

Familiarity with Computer-Based Maintenance Systems (e.g., SI or similar).

Flexibility to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

What You’ll Get

The opportunity to work in a high-profile, mission-critical environment.

A team-oriented culture with strong emphasis on training and development.

A competitive salary and shift allowance.

Access to ongoing technical training and development plans.

This role is ideal for:

Experienced HV Engineers ready to take on more responsibility.

Shift Leads or Supervisors looking to step up in a critical environment.

Professionals who thrive under pressure and take pride in delivering operational excellence.

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