Deputy Shift Leader – Engineering
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£50,000 to £74,999
£54000 per annum, Benefits: £54,000 + Career progression + 25 das holiday + Pension + Benefits+ Private Healthcare
London West
West London
JO-2307-258147
24-02-2026 05:14 PM
2026-03-26
Deputy Shift Leader – Engineering
Department: Engineering Services
Reports To: Engineering Services Manager
Working Pattern: Shift-based, aligned to site operational requirements
Role Overview
The Deputy Shift Leader – Engineering plays a key role in delivering high-quality Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and emergency response services in line with contractual and operational requirements.
With a primary focus on electrical systems, this role includes acting as an HV Authorised Person when required, ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure. The position combines strong technical expertise with developing leadership capability, supporting service excellence while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
The Deputy Shift Leader works within a team-based environment, supporting the Shift Leader and site management in maintaining operational continuity, fostering client relationships, and upholding the organisation’s professional reputation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Compliance & Technical Operations
Deliver PPM activities in accordance with maintenance schedules, statutory requirements, and industry best practice
Ensure engineering standards are maintained to maximise plant reliability, asset lifespan, and system performance
Maintain full compliance with Health and Safety legislation and site-specific policies
Accurately complete maintenance documentation, reports, and QA records
Respond promptly to reactive electrical maintenance tasks and service desk requests
Act as HV Authorised Person when required, following Permit to Work and switching procedures
2. Fault Diagnosis & Minor Works
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify faults across electrical distribution systems and associated building services infrastructure
Undertake minor installation works, system modifications, and upgrades where required
Maintain and repair lighting systems, power distribution boards, and associated components
Support technical surveys and provide material specifications and cost estimates for minor works projects
3. Coordination & Operational Support
Act as a key point of contact for client maintenance queries, escalating complex issues appropriately
Supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors, ensuring safe systems of work and high-quality service delivery
Review, implement, and maintain Safe Systems of Work, including SOPs, RAMS, and electrical switching schedules
Support coordination of engineering resources across nearby sites to ensure operational resilience
Provide leadership support to shift colleagues, promoting teamwork, accountability, and high performance
4. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Maintain strict adherence to company and site HSE standards
Ensure correct use, maintenance, and compliance of PPE at all times
Participate in incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
Support internal and external HSE audits and compliance reviews
Regularly review and update Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Actively promote a zero-accident culture and support management-led HSE initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Completed Electrical Apprenticeship (or equivalent) within building maintenance or facilities management
City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 (Electrical Installation) or equivalent qualification
17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification
Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical building services systems
Proven experience delivering PPM, fault diagnosis, reactive maintenance, and inspection/testing activities
Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice
Strong organisational, communication, and team collaboration skills
Desirable:
City & Guilds 2360 Part 3 (or equivalent)
HV Authorised Person status or experience working under Permit to Work systems
Experience within critical environments such as multi-site portfolios, banking, or data centres
Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS)
Working knowledge of UPS systems, emergency power infrastructure, and standby generation
PASMA and/or IPAF certification
Strong IT literacy, including MS Office and CAFM/PPM platforms
Previous supervisory experience or clear ambition to progress into leadership roles
Working Hours
Based on a defined shift pattern aligned to site operational requirements
Flexibility required for shift cover, emergency call-outs, and overtime where necessary
All working hours and overtime arrangements comply with the Working Time Directive
Department: Engineering Services
Reports To: Engineering Services Manager
Working Pattern: Shift-based, aligned to site operational requirements
Role Overview
The Deputy Shift Leader – Engineering plays a key role in delivering high-quality Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and emergency response services in line with contractual and operational requirements.
With a primary focus on electrical systems, this role includes acting as an HV Authorised Person when required, ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure. The position combines strong technical expertise with developing leadership capability, supporting service excellence while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
The Deputy Shift Leader works within a team-based environment, supporting the Shift Leader and site management in maintaining operational continuity, fostering client relationships, and upholding the organisation’s professional reputation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Compliance & Technical Operations
Deliver PPM activities in accordance with maintenance schedules, statutory requirements, and industry best practice
Ensure engineering standards are maintained to maximise plant reliability, asset lifespan, and system performance
Maintain full compliance with Health and Safety legislation and site-specific policies
Accurately complete maintenance documentation, reports, and QA records
Respond promptly to reactive electrical maintenance tasks and service desk requests
Act as HV Authorised Person when required, following Permit to Work and switching procedures
2. Fault Diagnosis & Minor Works
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify faults across electrical distribution systems and associated building services infrastructure
Undertake minor installation works, system modifications, and upgrades where required
Maintain and repair lighting systems, power distribution boards, and associated components
Support technical surveys and provide material specifications and cost estimates for minor works projects
3. Coordination & Operational Support
Act as a key point of contact for client maintenance queries, escalating complex issues appropriately
Supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors, ensuring safe systems of work and high-quality service delivery
Review, implement, and maintain Safe Systems of Work, including SOPs, RAMS, and electrical switching schedules
Support coordination of engineering resources across nearby sites to ensure operational resilience
Provide leadership support to shift colleagues, promoting teamwork, accountability, and high performance
4. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Maintain strict adherence to company and site HSE standards
Ensure correct use, maintenance, and compliance of PPE at all times
Participate in incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
Support internal and external HSE audits and compliance reviews
Regularly review and update Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Actively promote a zero-accident culture and support management-led HSE initiatives
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Completed Electrical Apprenticeship (or equivalent) within building maintenance or facilities management
City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 (Electrical Installation) or equivalent qualification
17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification
Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical building services systems
Proven experience delivering PPM, fault diagnosis, reactive maintenance, and inspection/testing activities
Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice
Strong organisational, communication, and team collaboration skills
Desirable:
City & Guilds 2360 Part 3 (or equivalent)
HV Authorised Person status or experience working under Permit to Work systems
Experience within critical environments such as multi-site portfolios, banking, or data centres
Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS)
Working knowledge of UPS systems, emergency power infrastructure, and standby generation
PASMA and/or IPAF certification
Strong IT literacy, including MS Office and CAFM/PPM platforms
Previous supervisory experience or clear ambition to progress into leadership roles
Working Hours
Based on a defined shift pattern aligned to site operational requirements
Flexibility required for shift cover, emergency call-outs, and overtime where necessary
All working hours and overtime arrangements comply with the Working Time Directive
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