Senior Shift Engineer – City of London – £68,000
Senior Shift Engineer – City of London – £68,000
Technical
-Liverpool Street, South East
-£68,000 - £68,000 per annum
Consultant name: Alfie Woonton
Call for more information on this position: 0203 879 6452
Job reference: 000000000101478
Date posted: 07/10/2026
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Senior Shift Engineer – City of London – £68,000
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Shift Engineer to join a leading Facilities Management provider, supporting the operation and maintenance of a prestigious banking organisation in the heart of the City of London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take on greater responsibility, lead from the front, and develop their career within a prestigious, technically advanced environment.
Why Join?
- £68,000 basic salary
- Continental shift pattern
- Overtime available
- No call-outs
- Annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension and healthcare benefits
- Full training and ongoing career development
- Work on a prestigious, state-of-the-art Banking development
- Excellent long-term progression opportunities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting a team of engineers on shift
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical systems
- Overseeing fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs
- Maintaining LV electrical systems, switchgear, control panels, lighting, and power distribution
- Supporting HV operations and assisting with HV-related activities where required
- Working with generators, UPS systems, pumps, motors, and other critical building services
- Ensuring all works are completed in line with site procedures, health & safety requirements, and engineering best practice
- Coordinating contractors and specialist engineers when required
- Completing maintenance records, shift handovers, reports, and engineering documentation
- Supporting continuous improvement and engineering initiatives across the site
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers within the shift team
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent electrical qualification
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- HVAP qualification/authorisation would be highly advantageous
- Previous experience within commercial building services, critical environments, or a similar technically complex facility
- Experience leading, mentoring, or supporting engineering teams
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience working with HV systems or a genuine desire to develop within HV operations
- Good knowledge of electrical distribution systems and critical infrastructure
- Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills
- A proactive and professional approach to engineering and facilities management
If you are an experienced Electrical Engineer with leadership experience who is looking to progress into a senior position and further develop your HV and critical-environment expertise, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Alfie Woonton