Lead Shift Engineer

Electrical / Mechanical Shift Lead Engineer

Location: Victoria, London

Base Salary: -50,300 + -3,000 Shift Allowance (-53,300 Total Package) + Overtime

Shift Pattern: Continental (Days & Nights)

Team Structure: 2-Person Shift

Position Type: Static, High-End Commercial Site

We are seeking an experienced Shift Lead Engineer (either Electrical or Mechanical biased) to join a dedicated 2-person shift team maintaining a high-end, static commercial building in Victoria.

• PPM & Reactive Maintenance: Carry out all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid reactive repairs across site in line with client SLAs.

• Shift Leadership: Operate as part of a 2-person shift team, managing site operations during cover windows and acting as the primary point of contact for technical escalation.

• Electrical Systems Maintenance: Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on single and three-phase power systems, distribution boards, control panels, circuits, and emergency lighting systems.

• HVAC & Mechanical Plant: Provide expert diagnostics and repair on HVAC plant, including Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), VRV/VRF systems, split units, pumps, motors, and ventilation.

• General Building Services: Undertake basic fabric, plumbing, and mechanical repairs to keep the building operating seamlessly.

• Sub-Contractor Management: Supervise and sign off specialist sub-contractors on-site for key specialist services (e.g., lifts, fire & life safety systems).

• Compliance & Site Records: Ensure all logbooks, statutory compliance documentation, and shift handovers are accurate and up to date.

• NVQ Level 3 / C&G Level 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent apprenticeship).

• BS7671 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.

• Strong background in commercial building services maintenance and mechanical awareness.

• NVQ Level 3 / C&G Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Heating & Ventilation, or Plumbing (or equivalent apprenticeship).

• F-Gas 2079 (desirable).Proven track record in commercial HVAC maintenance with strong cross-trade electrical fault-finding capabilities.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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