Deputy Shift Leader
14 days ago
Canary Wharf
Deputy Shift Leader Location: Canary Wharf, London Salary: Up to £57,000 + HV Training + Overtime Shift Pattern: Continental (Days & Nights) – 06:00–18:00 / 18:00-06:00 My client is a reputable FM company who are recruiting a Deputy Shift Leader in their critical division, to work on a prestigious contract in Canary Wharf, managing critical building systems and supporting the day to day leadership of the engineering shift team This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, technically capable engineer/lead ready to step into a deputy leadership role on a high-profile critical site as a 2nd in command. The Role As Deputy Shift Leader, you will: • Act as the senior engineer on shift under the lead, supporting leadership for day-to-day technical operations, • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across M&E and critical systems, • Take ownership of mechanical/electrical systems including LV/HV distribution, 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 About You We are looking for candidates who: • Hold electrical or mechanical qualifications (Level 3 ideally), • 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 High Voltage experience is not essential — HV training will be provided after 3 months. What’s on Offer • Salary up to £57,000, • Significant overtime available, • 20 shifts holiday, • Fully funded HVAP training and development, • Stable, well-run contract managed by a major FM provider, • Career progression within the technical business structure Why this company? My client consistently delivers high-quality engineering services across landmark commercial and critical buildings across the UK & Europe. You’ll be joining a business that invests in its engineers, values technical excellence, and offers long-term career security. If you would like to find out more, please apply or contact James on (phone number removed)
