Shift leader, Engineering

Electrical Shift Leader - (HV Experience required) Liverpool Street, City of London £58,000 – £60,000 per annum An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Shift Leader to join a prestigious flagship site in Liverpool Street. This high-profile position offers genuine career progression, ongoing professional development, and specialist training opportunities, within a leading building services organisation. In this role, you will oversee both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of electrical and mechanical systems.

You will lead a shift engineer, supervise specialist subcontractors, carry out HV switching operations, and act as a key point of contact for the client while reporting directly to the Account Manager.

Key Responsibilities Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical plant systems Operate, maintain, and fault-find on a variety of systems including Single and three-phase power distribution Motors and generators, including load and off-load testing UPS systems LV/HV switch gear, shutdowns, and switching operations Emergency lighting and fire alarm systems AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, and CRAC units Sprinkler systems, pumps, bearings, belts, and seals Building Management Systems (BMS) Safely isolate plant and equipment in line with health and safety procedures Ensure all remedial works are completed to statutory and site compliance standards Promote safe working practices and maintain high engineering standards Coordinate and oversee specialist contractors on site Maintain accurate documentation including logbooks, RAMS, permits to work, and reports Manage maintenance tasks using PDA systems, ensuring jobs are completed efficiently Build and maintain strong working relationships with client representatives Requirements Fully qualified in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Installations (City & Guilds, NVQ, EAL, or equivalent) HV Knowledge/Experience Minimum of 5 years' experience within commercial building maintenance Previous experience leading or supervising engineers within a shift environment Strong client-facing and communication skills Solid understanding of commercial electrical and mechanical systems Salary & Benefits £58,000 – £60,000 per annum Continental shift pattern (days and nights) High Voltage training provided Opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art flagship site Clear progression into senior leadership and management positions Ongoing technical and professional development Company pension scheme Join a respected and industry-leading building services provider