Shift Leader

Shift Leader – FM Service Provider – Kensington, West London – £60K

Are you an experienced shift leader looking for a new and exciting challenge?
Would you like the chance to work in one of the newest and most impressive venues in West London?

If so, read on…

A leading FM service provider is seeking a Shift Leader for one of their most prestigious contracts based in the Kensington area of West London.

Applicants must have a proven track record in a commercial, critical, or banking environment and hold a recognised electrical or mechanical qualification.

This role operates on a day and night shift pattern, so flexibility is essential.

Candidates must have a solid understanding of all critical building services including UPS systems, generators, air conditioning, refrigeration, server rooms, lighting, and power.

Key Duties

• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) & Reactive Maintenance is carried out on all client assets using the maintenance system.
• Manage the shift engineering team.
• Carry out hands-on maintenance work when required.
• Ensure plant faults are quickly resolved to maintain continuous operation.
• Perform regular quality checks on work activities, documentation, and housekeeping.
• Ensure suitable spares are available to support ongoing maintenance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and job sheets.
• Prepare, review, and use Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks to ensure safe working practices.

• Fully qualified electrically or mechanically to a recognised standard.
• Proven experience in building maintenance within a critical site (commercial, blue-chip, or banking).
• Strong communication skills.
• Multi-skilled knowledge – mechanical/electrical including UPS, generators, and power distribution.
• Good leadership and management skills.