Shift leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Shift Leader – BGIS

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With a global team of over 6,500 employees, we focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver and actively seek new opportunities to innovate for our clients. Globally, we manage more than 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

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Purpose of the Role

To ensure all environmental conditions are maintained at all times with regard to critical building systems and to supervise the day‑to‑day operation of a shift carrying out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and reactive works within the contracted site. Working hours are 6 am–6 pm, continental shift pattern. Engineers must demonstrate relevant knowledge of air‑conditioning, UPS, generators, LV systems, fault‑finding using graphical information and current alarm data.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure routine PPM is carried out on all M&E plant in accordance with site task schedules and asset lists.
• Ensure reactive tasks are completed throughout the building and highlight areas for improvement.
• Ensure subcontractors meet contractual requirements; administer sub‑contractor approvals and safe operation during repair or service on site.
• Operate a Permit to Work system in accordance with BGIS quality, health & safety procedures and client requirements.
• Remediate plant faults and defects swiftly to keep plant in serviceable order.
• Maintain suitable spares and provide parts lists with estimated timescales for remedial works.
• Complete all relevant paperwork for reactive and breakdown works and update the CAFM system or submit to the contract administrator.
• Prepare, review and use Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks to ensure safe working practices.
• Develop good working relationships with BGIS staff, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment, including wearing uniform and PPE at all times.
• Maintain a professional image of BGIS when presenting to clients.
• Lock and keep all BGIS‑owned plant rooms clean and tidy.
• Supervise and monitor subcontractor work during maintenance.
• Action and complete assigned tasks appropriately.
• Ensure tasks are completed with appropriate health & safety awareness/implementation.
• Maintain awareness and compliance with contractual KPIs/SLA’s.
• Keep computer‑based maintenance systems (e.g. Maximo) updated; close PPM and reactive tickets with accurate data.
• Carry out any other tasks directed by site management.
• Produce near‑miss reports, dynamic risk assessments and detailed records of site activities; challenge and escale any non‑compliance.
• Check operation of the LOTO system in accordance with BGIS quality, health & safety procedures and client requirements.
• Observe building environmental conditions using the BMS system and maintain acceptable internal conditions.
• Complete shift reports to the correct standard.

Accountabilities

• Reporting to the Contract Manager.
• Working collaboratively as part of the team.
• Post carries no direct budgetary responsibility.
• Indirect reporting lines to the Contract Manager.
• May have direct reporting staff, e.g. shift technicians or day staff.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, and we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier‑free recruitment process, providing equal employment opportunities and recruiting and retaining individuals of all backgrounds.