Engineering Shift Supervisor

Job Title: Engineering Shift Supervisor

Location: West London

Salary: £60,000 + overtime

Hours: 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

Are you an accomplished Electrical Engineer with a proven track record in building maintenance, ready to lead a critical shift team in a dynamic environment? Do you possess vital HV/LV operational experience and a passion for operational excellence?

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Engineering Shift Supervisor to join our team in West London. This pivotal role demands a strong electrical background, hands-on leadership, and proven experience in the safe operation and maintenance of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) distribution systems.

The Role:

As an Engineering Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for the seamless operational delivery of all M&E services during your assigned shift. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Shift Leadership & Management: Leading, supervising, and mentoring a team of multi-skilled maintenance engineers during your shift, ensuring optimal performance, adherence to procedures, and effective teamwork.
• HV/LV Operation: Taking responsibility for the safe operation, isolation, switching, and planned maintenance of HV and LV distribution systems, including carrying out switching operations as an Authorised Person (AP) or working towards it.
• Technical Expertise: Providing advanced electrical fault-finding, diagnostic, and rectification skills across a broad range of critical M&E plant, including generators, UPS systems, chillers, AHUs, pumps, BMS controls, and associated building services.
• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Overseeing and actively participating in the execution of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and responding promptly and effectively to reactive breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all work is carried out in strict accordance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and site-specific procedures (e.g., Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO). Conducting regular safety checks and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Incident Management: Taking charge of critical incidents and emergencies during your shift, coordinating responses, escalating as necessary, and ensuring timely resolution.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintaining accurate shift logs, technical records, and completing all necessary documentation related to maintenance activities, incidents, and performance.
• Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Communicating effectively with the client and other stakeholders regarding operational status, issues, and planned works during your shift.

What We're Looking For:

• Electrical Qualifications: Minimum City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation, or equivalent relevant electrical engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3).
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations: Current BS 7671 18th Edition certification.
• HV/LV Experience: Proven hands-on experience in the operation, maintenance, and safe switching of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems within a building services environment. HV Authorised Person (AP) status is highly desirable.
• Supervisory Experience: Demonstrable experience in a supervisory or team leader role within building maintenance or facilities management, ideally on a shift basis.
• Technical Versatility: Strong multi-skilled knowledge with a primary electrical bias, but a good understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, plant rooms).
• Critical Environment Experience: Experience working within critical environments (e.g., data centres, hospitals, large corporate campuses) is highly advantageous.
• Health & Safety: Excellent understanding and application of H&S procedures, including Permit-to-Work systems. Relevant H&S qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH) are a plus.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective team leadership, client interaction, and reporting.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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