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Job Title: HV Electrical Shift Lead Engineer – Critical SiteLocation: Croydon
Shift Pattern: Continental Shift (Days & Nights)
Salary: £60k + Shift Allowance + Bonus
The Opportunity
A well-established Facilities Management provider is seeking an experienced HV Electrical Shift Lead Engineer to take a leading role at a large, critical site in Croydon. This is an environment where reliability is everything. The site operates around the clock, and the engineering team plays a direct role in maintaining uptime and protecting essential infrastructure. The successful candidate will act as the lead engineer on shift, taking ownership of electrical systems and guiding the team through both routine operations and high-pressure situations.
Why This Role Stands Out
- A large-scale, technically demanding site with critical infrastructure
- Genuine shift leadership responsibility, not just task execution
- Opportunity to work on HV/LV systems and complex electrical plant
- A structured, well-run contract with clear processes and expectations
- Strong team environment with support from experienced engineers and management
- Act as the lead engineer on shift, overseeing all electrical operations on site
- Operate and control high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) systems safely and effectively
- Deliver and supervise planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
- Respond to and manage critical incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
- Monitor systems including switchgear, UPS, generators, and power distribution
- Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and safe operating procedures
- Provide technical support and guidance to engineers on shift
- Maintain detailed shift reports, logbooks, and compliance documentation
- Liaise with site management, clients, and specialist contractors when required
The organisation is looking for a strong, dependable electrical engineer who can lead from the front. The right individual will be calm under pressure, technically capable, and confident in managing both systems and people.
Essential:
- Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ / C&G Level 3 or equivalent)
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Proven experience working with HV systems (Authorised Person status required)
- Background in critical environments such as data centres, healthcare, or large commercial sites
- Experience working within a shift pattern
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Previous experience as a Shift Lead or Supervisor
- Familiarity with BMS and control systems
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers
- Highly competitive salary with shift allowance
- Regular overtime opportunities
- Stable, long-term role on a critical contract
- Exposure to complex and high-value electrical infrastructure
- Clear structure, processes, and support from management
- Opportunity to step into a lead role with real responsibility
This role offers more than just a shift position. It provides the chance to take ownership, lead a team, and work on systems where performance truly matters. Apply now to join a team responsible for maintaining a critical site where engineering standards are taken seriously. Jerome White