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
18-02-2026 05:24 PM
2026-03-20
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 critical 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 position includes acting as an Authorised Person (HV) where required, ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure. The role combines strong technical expertise with developing leadership capability, supporting service excellence while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Operating within a team-based environment, the Deputy Shift Leader supports 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 the Health and Safety at Work Act and all site-specific policies and procedures.
Accurately complete maintenance documentation, reports, and Quality Assurance records.
Respond promptly and effectively to reactive electrical maintenance tasks and service desk requests.
Act as Authorised Person (HV) when required, adhering strictly to 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 resource across nearby sites to ensure operational resilience and service continuity.
Provide leadership support to shift colleagues, promoting teamwork, accountability, and high performance.
4. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Maintain strict adherence to company and site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
Ensure correct use, maintenance, and compliance of PPE at all times.
Participate in incident reporting, investigations, and implementation of 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 within maintenance environments.
Strong organisational, communication, and team collaboration skills.
Desirable
City & Guilds 2360 Part 3 (or equivalent).
HV Authorised Person status or demonstrable 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 a clear ambition to progress into leadership roles.
Working Hours
Based on a defined shift pattern aligned to site operational requirements.
Flexibility required to provide shift cover, emergency call-outs, and overtime where necessary.
All working hours and overtime arrangements will comply with the Working Time Directive.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer looking to step into a leadership-focused role within a structured engineering services environment, combining technical excellence with progressive career development.
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 critical 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 position includes acting as an Authorised Person (HV) where required, ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure. The role combines strong technical expertise with developing leadership capability, supporting service excellence while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Operating within a team-based environment, the Deputy Shift Leader supports 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 the Health and Safety at Work Act and all site-specific policies and procedures.
Accurately complete maintenance documentation, reports, and Quality Assurance records.
Respond promptly and effectively to reactive electrical maintenance tasks and service desk requests.
Act as Authorised Person (HV) when required, adhering strictly to 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 resource across nearby sites to ensure operational resilience and service continuity.
Provide leadership support to shift colleagues, promoting teamwork, accountability, and high performance.
4. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Maintain strict adherence to company and site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
Ensure correct use, maintenance, and compliance of PPE at all times.
Participate in incident reporting, investigations, and implementation of 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 within maintenance environments.
Strong organisational, communication, and team collaboration skills.
Desirable
City & Guilds 2360 Part 3 (or equivalent).
HV Authorised Person status or demonstrable 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 a clear ambition to progress into leadership roles.
Working Hours
Based on a defined shift pattern aligned to site operational requirements.
Flexibility required to provide shift cover, emergency call-outs, and overtime where necessary.
All working hours and overtime arrangements will comply with the Working Time Directive.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer looking to step into a leadership-focused role within a structured engineering services environment, combining technical excellence with progressive career development.
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