Consultant name: Mohammed Siddique

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Job reference: JO-2307-258147

Date posted: 10/04/2026

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Deputy Shift Leader – Engineering (Electrical / HV / Critical Environment)

💼 Full-Time | Permanent 🕒 Shift-Based Role 💰 Competitive Salary + Overtime + Career Development

Overview We are seeking a skilled and motivated Deputy Shift Leader – Engineering to support the delivery of maintenance operations within a critical / high-availability environment.

This role is ideal for an electrically qualified engineer with experience in building services, facilities management, or data centre environments, looking to step into a leadership position. You will play a key role in ensuring uptime, safety, and operational reliability, while supporting the Shift Leader and site management team.

Acting as a High Voltage (HV) Authorised Person, you will be responsible for the safe operation of electrical infrastructure, alongside delivering PPM, reactive maintenance, and emergency response.

Key Responsibilities Electrical Operations & Compliance

• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules and statutory requirements
• Ensure electrical systems and plant operate safely, efficiently, and reliably
• Act as HV Authorised Person (AP), following Permit to Work (PTW) systems and switching procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, QA documentation, and reports
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and site standards
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks and critical faults

Fault Finding & Technical Works

• Carry out fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair on electrical distribution and building services systems
• Perform minor installations, upgrades, and system modifications
• Maintain lighting systems, distribution boards, and associated infrastructure
• Support technical surveys, including material specifications and cost estimates

Coordination & Leadership Support

• Act as a point of contact for client and stakeholder queries
• Supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors, ensuring safe delivery of works
• Maintain and follow SOPs, RAMS, and switching schedules
• Support Shift Leader duties, helping coordinate engineering activities and resources
• Contribute to team development, performance, and operational excellence

Health, Safety & Compliance (HSE)

• Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure adherence to HSE standards
• Use correct PPE and safe working practices at all times
• Participate in incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
• Support internal and external audits
• Review and update Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS)

Skills & Experience Essential

• Electrical Apprenticeship / NVQ / City & Guilds qualification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or 17th Edition)
• Strong experience in:
  • Electrical maintenance & fault finding
  • PPM and reactive maintenance
  • Inspection & testing
• Knowledge of building services systems (electrical & mechanical)
• Experience working within facilities management or critical environments
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance
• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills

Desirable

• HV Authorised Person (AP) status or experience with HV systems
• Experience in data centres, banking, or mission-critical environments
• Knowledge of:
  • BMS (Building Management Systems)
  • UPS systems & standby generation
• PASMA / IPAF certifications
• Experience using CAFM / CMMS systems
• Previous supervisory experience or ambition to progress into leadership

Working Hours

• Shift-based role (days/nights depending on site requirements)
• Flexibility required for overtime, shift cover, and emergency call-outs
• Fully compliant with Working Time Regulations

Why Join Us?

• Clear pathway into a Shift Leader / Engineering Supervisor role
• Work in a technically advanced, critical environment
• Ongoing training, HV progression, and professional development
• Join a high-performing, collaborative engineering team
• Opportunity to build leadership experience in a mission-critical setting

Mohammed Siddique

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