Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Multi Skilled Shift Supervisor

Location: London
Salary: £56,000 per annum
Hours: 42 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off
Employment: Full-time

The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Skilled Shift Supervisor to join a critical facilities environment in London.

This is a key supervisory position responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of building services and critical equipment, while leading a team of engineers and ensuring planned, reactive and statutory maintenance activities are delivered to the required standards.

The role would suit an experienced Shift Supervisor, Lead Engineer or Multi Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical background and previous experience within a critical environment such as a data centre.

Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a team of day and shift engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
- Ensure all equipment, plant and building services are operated and maintained safely.
- Oversee the completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with agreed schedules.
- Prioritise statutory and mandatory maintenance tasks and ensure reactive works are completed within required timescales.
- Monitor engineering performance against KPIs and service-level requirements.
- Ensure maintenance and installation activities are completed to the required quality and compliance standards.
- Support fault finding, technical problem solving and escalation of complex engineering issues.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and ensure all systems are updated correctly.
- Promote a strong culture of health, safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Participate in an on-call/call-out rota as required.

About You
We are looking for a technically strong engineer who has progressed into a supervisory or team-lead position and is comfortable taking responsibility for a shift operation.

You will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Multi Skilled Engineer, Shift Supervisor, Lead Engineer or similar.
- Strong electrical engineering and maintenance experience.
- Experience working within a critical environment, ideally a data centre or similarly high-availability facility.
- Experience supervising or leading engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of planned, reactive and statutory maintenance.
- Experience with electrical installation, maintenance and fault finding.
- Good IT skills and the ability to accurately record and manage maintenance activities.
- A strong understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience are desirable:
- City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent electrical qualification.
- HV Authorised Person (HVAP) qualification and relevant high-voltage experience.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- IOSH Managing Safely.

Relevant mechanical qualifications will also be considered where supported by appropriate multi-skilled experience.

Why Apply?
- £56,000 salary
- 42-hour working week
- 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off shift pattern
- Supervisory responsibility within a critical environment
- Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled engineering team
- Work within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment
- Strong focus on safety, compliance and continuous improvement

Additional Requirements
- Previous critical environment experience, particularly within a data centre, is highly advantageous.
- Strong electrical maintenance and installation experience is essential.
- Willingness to participate in a call-out rota.
- Must be eligible to obtain DV Clearance.
- UK citizenship is required due to the security requirements of the position.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Multi Skilled Engineer, Shift Supervisor or Lead Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a critical London environment, we would be keen to hear from you.

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