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Job Title – Shift Leader
My client is a global leading provider in facilities management and they are looking for a shift lead to look after the building services for one of their prestigious critical sites, located in Canary Wharf. The lead engineer will be expected to have excellent understanding of Critical Facilities/Data Centre infrastructure (Electrical, Mechanical, and DC specific infrastructure). They will be responsible for effective inspection, operation and maintenance of all associated assets within the Data Centre, with a primary focus on risk management, enhancing the quality of the service delivery through effective support of the Data Centre Engineering Manager when stepping into the Data Centre engineering manager role when covering.
You will be supporting the Engineering Manager in the overall delivery of day-to-day operations in line with their process and procedures. The 2IC Shift Technician will be HV Authorised and will have a proficient understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Data Centre Shift Leader, to ensure continuous operational standards. You will be authorised to issue PTW, ensuring compliance with method statements, risk assessments, Global Switch and Supplier Health and Safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate all M&E systems within the Data Centre in a competent, effective and efficient manner (including HV Electrical isolations/operations). Having due regard to business risk and energy use. Making recommendations for improvement and providing concise technical reports when required. li>Ensuring that all Specialist Subcontractors visits are conducting works in line with approved Standard Operating Procedures/ MOP/PTW
- Ensure that Specialist Subcontractor worksheets are signed off where necessary, that quality of work has been inspected and recommendations are communicated to the Data Centre Engineering Manager/Data Centre Technical Manager.
- To provide backup as engineering relief cover in the event of annual leave, training or other absence within the engineering team. Ensuring minimum staffing arrangements are maintained at all times.
- Accurately reporting of all completed work orders, including precise recording of any critical spares/stock items used during these tasks. Compliance with GS SOS when undertaking maintenance work orders.
- Attend weekly team meetings & client meetings as requested
- Reviewing and preparing MOP’s, SOP’s and EOP’s, as well as proactively participating EOP scenario drills (BEST or MOCK Drills).
- P oactively ensure all Data Centre client requests are attended within SLA.
- Promote QHSE compliance activities, such as Hazard/Near Miss Reporting and regular Toolbox Talks.
- Ensuring compliance with CEM process and procedures when undertaking all relevant work orders, ensuring risk management documentation (MOP, SOP or EOP) is being used during critical works.
- Liaise with the supply chain, when ordering M&E components for remedial works.
- Undertake Site Specific Technical Assessments and Skills Gap Analysis
- Take ownership of areas (including all plant rooms) ensuring they are brought up too and maintained to the required show site standards.
- Evaluate and escalate any potential risks, with an assessment of impact, probable causes and mitigation opportunities.
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement of safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with relevant QHSE policy and procedures.
- Support the Data Centre Shift Leader in the day to day operational delivery of all planned, reactive, corrective and project related works.
Person specification
- Previous experience in Data Centre or Critical Environment operations.
- HNC/HND in relevant field or associated Electrical Apprenticeship (Or Similar) li>Electrical qualifications from a recognised institution (NVQ or C&Gs)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
- Have very good IT and report writing skills.
- Ability to lead a team when under pressure, whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints.
- Experience managing a team of engineers
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Electrical or Mechanical Shift Leader
Location: City of London
Salary: £60,000 per annum + Overtime + Benefits
Shift Pattern: Continental Shift (Days & Nights)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Lead the engineering operations at one of London’s most iconic landmark buildings.
We’re working with a top-tier facilities management provider to recruit an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Shift Leader for a prestigious static site in the heart of the City. This is a standout opportunity to take full ownership of a high-profile contract, supported by just one Shift Technician while on rota.
The Role:
As Shift Leader, you’ll be responsible for:
- Overseeing all M&E operations during your shift li>Supervising and mentoring one Shift Technician
- Managing PPMs, reactive maintenance, and fault-finding across building systems
- Ensuring full compliance with health & safety and site procedures
- Acting as the key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
- Taking ownership of critical systems and escalation protocols
HVAP Training Opportunity:
- Candidates must have the electrical competency and technical background to be considered for High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) training
- Full training and support will be provided as part of your development
What You’ll Need:
- < i>Recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds)
- Strong background in building services within commercial or critical environments
- Previous experience in a supervisory or lead engineer role
- Excellent understanding of electrical systems and safety protocols
- Confident leadership and decision-making skills
What’s On Offer:
- < i>£60,000 per annum + overtime + benefits li>HVAP training and long-term development support
- Career progression within a respected FM provider
- The chance to lead operations at a well-known London landmark with cutting-edge plant and systems
If you're ready to step into a role where you can lead from the front and make your mark on a flagship contract, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
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£58,000 (+£3000 AP allowance after 6 months)
A global facilities services provider are looking for an experienced Shift Leader to oversee engineering operations at a critical data centre site near Chertsey. This is a key leadership role, ideal for a Senior Engineer or existing Shift Leader with a strong background in critical environments.
As Shift Leader, you will be responsible for supervising a team of engineers during your shift, ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with strict compliance standards. You'll act as the technical point of contact on shift, overseeing both planned and reactive works while maintaining uptime and operational continuity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of engineers on shift, managing workload, delegating tasks, and providing technical support.
- Ensure all maintenance – both electrical and mechanical – is carried out in line with SLAs and industry regulations.
- Act as point of escalation for technical issues, liaising with clients and senior management as required.
- Take ownership of critical systems including UPS, generators, BMS, CRAC/HVAC systems, and switchgear.
- Review and author permits to work, RAMS, and ensure all works meet compliance and H&S standards.
- Deliver shift handovers, reporting incidents, outstanding tasks, and system statuses clearly and accurately.
- Time-served Engineer with City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or higher in Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
- Proven experience in a critical environment such as data centres, financial institutions, or healthcare.
- Strong knowledge of building services systems, ideally with HV/LV experience (HVAP desirable).
- Confident leading a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong communicator, able to remain calm under pressure and make decisions independently.
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Job ID
219891
Posted
22-Jul-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Watford - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
**Job Title: Shift Leader**
**Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions**
**COMPANY PROFILE**
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.
**Purpose of the Job**
+ To be responsible for the service delivery of the maintenance team's day to day PPM tasks, reactive and sub contractor maintenance.
+ To mould a successful team who are committed to achieving the clients and company objectives.
+ Provision of all around engineering support maintaining the building at LRH and associated Tenants.
+ Have a detailed understanding of all new current building services systems and contingency procedures within the buildings and comply with health and safety/Building code of practice.
+ It is the shift Leader's role to act as coordinating point for the day-to-day activities on site between the team, specialist service partners and Project works, including completion of the necessary permit to work, CWA and risk assessments, insuring that conduct of all personnel under his/her control is safe, professional and conscientious.
+ Responsible for ensuring that all activities within the buildings are known and they are being carried out with due regards to health and safety maintaining 100% uptime criteria.
+ Maintain excellent standard of response to plant failures, completion of assigned works and ensure any abnormal operating conditions and housekeeping issues are dealt with proficiently.
**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**
+ Day to Day supervision of Building Management System for
+ Supervise and manage day to day staff requirements, maintaining minimal staff operating levels.
+ Undertake, allocate and maintain day to day PPM records.
+ Undertake general housekeeping duties.
+ To instill best working practices.
+ To supervise/maintain energy saving efficiencies.
+ Undertake compliance to all H & S policies in all areas, this is to include and not be limited to Toolbox Talks, Observation reports, Logbook compliance.
+ To oversee the professional developments of all his/her direct reports.
+ To review the professional development of all his/her staff.
+ To develop all employees, ensuring their motivation and commitment to the client, contract and company.
+ Assist Contract Manager to carry out appraisals on all direct reports.
+ Undertake a proactive approach to resolve all day-to-day problems within the contract.
+ To implement company disciplinary procedures if required.
+ Administer and monitor a permit to work system for all staff and all sub contractors.
+ To review and fully understand all emergency procedures.
+ Undertake and maintain all consumable stock levels.
+ Attend and manage any critical or major plant failures.
+ To have AP electrical high voltage authorization (CBRE training provided and site appointment by SAP / AE).
+ To Cover a minimum of 22 shifts per annum (12hr shift)
**DIMENSIONS**
+ Interface with clients / tenants at all levels.
+ Integrate fully with the Contract Leader to ensure delivery of services and all delivered within current SLA & KPIs.
+ Understand and demonstrate the CBRE RISE values.
**PERSONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS**
+ Ideally candidates will have as minimum ONC/BTEC or equivalent qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering and/or appropriate job related and building services experience.
+ Applicants are expected to have Data Centre experience, preferably some of which will have been in a relevant leadership role and have good customer and leadership skills.
+ It is essential applicants are self-starters and promote a "Can do" customer attitude at all times.
**Operation and trouble shooting for the following:**
+ Building Management systems (BMS).
+ Site Control systems
+ HVAC systems including Chillers / CRACs
+ AHU'S Variable speed.
+ Generators and controls
+ AC,DC single phase and three phase motors
+ UPS Systems and associated control systems
+ Emergency lighting.
+ Operation of HV Systems (training and familiarization with this system will be made available)
+ To liaise with the site team and be aware of the scheduled specialist service providers visits and have approved standard operating procedures and has risk assessments ,method statements and work permits in advance
+ Ensure that service providers work sheets are signed off, quality of works are inspected and any recommendations are escalated
+ Responsible for critical equipment shown in Appendix A.
+ Responsible for escalation of all incidents ensuring the approved escalation procedure is adhered to.
**Skills**
+ Approved Qualification
+ Demonstrate good understanding and be technically competent in all building services, in particularly UPS, Generators, static switches, water treatment, refrigerant and air conditioning
+ Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with all level of staff or difficult situations
**Knowledge**
+ 18th Edition IEE; Wiring & Installation
+ Must posses an intermediate level of MS word and Excel to produce CWA's and ad-hoc reports/documents.
**Personal Attributes**
+ Reliable, conscientious and flexible to a changing daily environment
+ Pro-active in achieving the highest standard of operation. Must be enthusiastic to deliver high level services to the client and the Tenant staff.
+ Well-presented and approachable manner and willing to work with the Management team to further develop processes / problem resolution.
**EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES**
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Shift Leader
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Overview: Working our client, a market leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Shift Leader to join their established team.
Benefits:
- Company matched pension scheme which increases with service
- Annual discretionary company bonus
- Cycle to work scheme
- Perkbox reward scheme
- Employee Recognition Platform
- Free on-site parking
Remit:
- As a Shift Leader you will be responsible for taking.
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Shift Leader
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Rewards and Benefits on Offer;
- Highly competitive basic salary and shift allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Great opportunity to join a successful and rapidly growing business.
- Overtime opportunities for additional earnings
- In house training provided if required
Working Hours:
- 3x shift system, 37.5 hours
- 7am 3pm Days
- 3pm 11pm Backs
- 11pm 7am Nights
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Do you have at least 2 year's reception experience in similar hotel environment, with knowledge of corporate & leisure market, ideally with some previous supervisory experience? If so this could be the new challenge you are looking for.
Our Front Office Receptionists are the first and last personal contact most guests have with the hotel and they are key to ensuring the guests stay gets off to a gr.
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Production Shift Leader
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PRODUCTION SHIFT LEADER - MANUFACTURING
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PANAMA'S DAYS AND NIGHTS
38,030.54 per annum (18.17 per hour)
Benefits Include:
- 24 Shifts Holiday
- Pension - contribution increases over time served
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Further incentives such as Perkbox
A Market Leading Manufacturing business are currently looking to recruit for an new Shift Leader, that has a proven track record of driving improvements in plant objectives and strategic goals. You will be playing the leading role in the development of shopfloor capabilities, as well as champion all manufacturing projects.
Role Description
* Responsible for Safety, Health and Environmental objectives and a Safety culture within the Manufacturing function.
* Flexibility on working time - requirement to work flexible shifts to support production and projects.
* Able to plan and organise workload of self and others and follow through on actions.
* Ensure full job rotation is applied according to EHS/Ergo needs/recommendations.
* Day to day management of the Production eam, focusing on labour efficiency, OEE, Scrap, to achieve targets.
* Lead, manage and coach operatives
* Ensure training and development needs are addressed for all team members.
* Increase employee engagement and leadership effectiveness by owning the strategy for communication and involvement.
Skills and Qualifications
* Management qualification would be beneficial
* Experience of working in Manufacturing
* High level of Leadership and management experience.
To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed)
Hunter Selection recruit Engineering professionals in Design, Manufacturing, Field Service, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering
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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Miller Shift Leader
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Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Rainham, East London, Essex. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Miller Shift Leader . This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established company. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.
- 39 hours per week
- Day shift
Key areas of responsibility:
- Ensuring that safety procedures, high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping in the Mill are upheld at all times.
- Ensuring the product quality and type meets standard specifications.
- Checking and adjusting the milling machines to ensure these are functioning correctly and efficiently.
- Carrying out regular routine maintenance and cleaning the machinery to meet the company's guidelines and instructions.
- Undertaking regular quality control tests and taking samples where needed.
- Attending training courses which are identified by the company as necessary.
- Occasionally you may be required to work in other areas.
About You
- Food industry or Milling industry experience is preferred.
- Experience in grain handling, flour milling or food production would be an advantage.
- Self-driven, positive mindset, embracing diversity and equality in a workplace.
- Data driven, analytical and KPI focused, able to impart and share knowledge.
- Keen eye for detail and quality and safety focused.
- A willingness to work shifts is essential and flexibility will be expected to cover production requirements.
- You must also have a mechanical aptitude to be able to maintain the machinery and experience in operating production machinery.
- The jobholder must be able to carry out physical tasks including lifting and manual handling and have no allergy-related conditions.
- You will also occasionally be required to work alone.
- You will enjoy working as part of a small team where reliability on each other is vital, so we will be looking for evidence of an excellent attendance record in previous employment, with a responsible attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative.
- Regular record keeping of simple but accurate records will be expected and must have good computer skills.
- Task also involves occasional working at height & confined space but full training will be provided or something of a similar description.
- You must have a good standard of both spoken and written English.
If interested please apply directly or call Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.
Shift Leader - Days
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£53,500 per annum + Overtime + Pension + HV Opportunities
A leading facilities management provider is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Shift Leader to join their team on a prestigious client contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, ensuring the smooth operation and delivery of critical building services within a high-profile commercial site.
As a Shift Leader, you will take charge of a medium sized team of Engineers, ensuring the effective delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services to meet both client and contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of engineers during your shift to deliver high-quality maintenance and operational services.
- Ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks are completed efficiently and in line with SLAs and KPIs.
- Oversee critical systems (e.g., HVAC, BMS, electrical, and mechanical systems) and respond promptly to any faults or issues.
- Manage the handover process between shifts, ensuring all updates and outstanding issues are clearly communicated.
- Carry out risk assessments, ensure permit-to-work compliance, and maintain a safe working environment at all times.
- Assist with training and development of the engineering team, ensuring skills and knowledge are kept up-to-date.
- Ensure all activities comply with statutory and contractual requirements, including health and safety regulations.
- A technically qualified individual with a background in electrical or mechanical engineering (C&G Level 3, NVQ, or equivalent).
- Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role within facilities management or building services.
- Strong knowledge of critical systems, including HVAC, electrical systems, and building management systems (BMS).