Electrical Shift Leader

Electrical Shift Leader

Location:

Mitcham, Surrey

Salary: £48,000

Shift: Continental shift (Days & Nights) - 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00

Our client is a Technical M&E & FM company recruiting a Shift Leader to work at a commercial office build in Mitcham, managing critical building systems on behalf of a research company occupying the floors. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, capable electrical engineer/lead ready to step into a professional and technical leadership role on a high‑profile commercial site.

As Shift Leader, you will:

• Act as the senior electrical engineer on shift, leading day‑to‑day technical operations
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across landlord building services
• Take ownership of electrical systems, plant, and associated infrastructure
• Supervise contractors and ensure all works are completed safely and compliantly
• Respond to faults, incidents, and alarms within a critical environment
• Maintain accurate records using site systems and permits to work

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold electrical qualifications (Level 3 Electrical Installation & 18th Edition)
• Have solid experience working within commercial building services
• Are confident fault‑finding across electrical and wider M&E systems
• Can lead by example on shift and take responsibility for site operations
• Are professional, reliable, and safety‑focused

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £48,000
• Significant overtime available
• 20 shift holiday
• Stable, well‑run contract managed by a major FM provider
• Career progression within the technical business structure