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
02-04-2026 04:20 PM
2026-05-02
Deputy Shift Leader – Engineering
💼 Full-Time | Permanent 🕒 Shift-Based Role
Role Overview The Deputy Shift Leader – Engineering plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and emergency response services, with a primary focus on electrical systems.
Acting as a High Voltage (HV) Authorised Person where required, you will ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of the site’s electrical infrastructure.
This role combines strong technical expertise with developing leadership responsibilities, supporting the Shift Leader and site management in maintaining operational continuity, client satisfaction, and high professional standards.
Key Responsibilities Compliance & Technical Operations
💼 Full-Time | Permanent 🕒 Shift-Based Role
Role Overview The Deputy Shift Leader – Engineering plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and emergency response services, with a primary focus on electrical systems.
Acting as a High Voltage (HV) Authorised Person where required, you will ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of the site’s electrical infrastructure.
This role combines strong technical expertise with developing leadership responsibilities, supporting the Shift Leader and site management in maintaining operational continuity, client satisfaction, and high professional standards.
Key Responsibilities Compliance & Technical Operations
- Deliver PPM activities in line with schedules, statutory requirements, and industry best practice
- Maintain engineering standards to maximise plant reliability, asset lifespan, and performance
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site policies
- Complete maintenance documentation, reports, and QA records accurately
- Respond promptly to reactive electrical tasks and service desk requests
- Act as HV Authorised Person when required, following Permit to Work procedures and approved switching schedules
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify faults across electrical distribution and building services systems
- Carry out minor installations, system modifications, and upgrades
- Maintain and repair lighting systems, distribution boards, and associated components
- Support technical surveys and provide material specifications and cost estimates for minor works
- Act as a key point of contact for client maintenance queries, escalating complex issues when required
- Supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors to ensure safe and high-quality service delivery
- Maintain and implement SOPs, RAMS, and electrical switching schedules
- Coordinate engineering resources to maintain operational resilience
- Support leadership activities, promoting teamwork, accountability, and performance excellence
- Adhere strictly to company and site HSE standards
- Ensure correct use of PPE and safe working practices
- Participate in incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
- Support internal and external HSE audits and compliance reviews
- Review and update Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Promote a proactive, zero-incident safety culture
- Completed Electrical Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in building maintenance or facilities management
- City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
- 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical building services systems
- Proven experience in PPM, fault diagnosis, reactive maintenance, and inspection/testing
- Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice
- Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
- City & Guilds 2360 Part 3 (or equivalent)
- HV Authorised Person status or experience working under Permit to Work systems
- Experience in critical environments (e.g. data centres, banking, multi-site portfolios)
- Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Knowledge of UPS systems, emergency power, and standby generation
- PASMA and/or IPAF certification
- IT literacy, including MS Office and CAFM/PPM systems
- Previous supervisory experience or a clear ambition to progress into leadership roles
- Shift-based role aligned to site operational requirements
- Flexibility required for shift cover, emergency call-outs, and overtime
- All working hours and overtime compliant with the Working Time Directive
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