Shift Engineer – Maintenance Tech (North London)
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
Facilities Management (main)
HVAC
Energy Management
Construction
Graduate, Apprenticeship & Intern
M&E
Facilities Management (main)
HVAC
Energy Management
Construction
Graduate, Apprenticeship & Intern
M&E
£50,000 to £74,999
£55000 per annum, Benefits: £55,000 + Career Progression + Benefits + Pension
All London
Greenwich
JO-2201-247645-1
02-04-2026 05:11 PM
2026-05-02
Lead Shift Engineer 💷 Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About Us We are a market-leading organisation experiencing sustained growth and investment across our operations. Known for innovation, operational excellence, and exceptional client service, we are seeking an experienced Lead Shift Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and motivated engineer who thrives in demanding environments, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical services across complex sites.
The Role As Lead Shift Engineer, you will oversee both planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring plant and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring:
About Us We are a market-leading organisation experiencing sustained growth and investment across our operations. Known for innovation, operational excellence, and exceptional client service, we are seeking an experienced Lead Shift Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and motivated engineer who thrives in demanding environments, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical services across complex sites.
The Role As Lead Shift Engineer, you will oversee both planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring plant and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring:
- Strong technical expertise
- Clear communication
- The ability to foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture
- Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across all mechanical and electrical plant per site schedules and asset registers
- Respond promptly to reactive maintenance, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Diagnose and rectify plant faults to maintain operational performance
- Complete statutory maintenance in line with SFG20 requirements
- Manage critical spares stock, preparing parts lists and timelines for remedial works
- Issue and control Permits to Work for internal teams and subcontractors
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all maintenance and breakdown activities
- Keep plant rooms safe, clean, and compliant
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, SLAs, KPIs, and SHEQ standards
- Maintain strong relationships with colleagues, subcontractors, and client representatives
- Present a professional, customer-focused approach at all times
- Lead, mentor, and support engineering team members
- Electrical or Mechanical Apprenticeship
- Proven Facilities Management experience with a strong operational track record
- HNC / HND / Foundation Degree
- BOAS / BG01
- City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
- IET 17th Edition
- City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 / 2395 (Testing & Inspection) or relevant HVAC qualification
- Strong knowledge of building services and statutory compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAFM systems
- Calm, methodical approach under pressure
- Experience leading, mentoring, or supporting engineering teams
- Functional & Technical Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Results Driven
- Commercial Awareness
- Team Collaboration & Leadership
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