Continental Shift Leader​ X2

Continental Shift Leader X2 – FM Service Provider – Slough & Stockley – £56,750 per annum

A leading FM service provider is seeking two Shift Leaders to work at a high-profile client site based in either Slough or Stockley.

This is a permanent, site-based role within a modern, technically sophisticated facility, offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of electrical and mechanical building services alongside an experienced engineering team.

Working as part of a dedicated shift engineering team of 3–4 engineers, you'll take responsibility for both the technical and operational delivery on shift, ensuring plant performance, statutory compliance, and the effective delivery of planned and reactive maintenance.

You'll play a key role in maintaining high operational standards while providing a first-class engineering service across the site and supporting the wider engineering team.

Hours of work

Continental Days & Nights 

Key Duties

• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance is carried out on all client assets using the maintenance management system.
• Lead and support the shift engineering team, ensuring the effective delivery of all engineering activities.
• Carry out hands-on maintenance work when required.
• Ensure plant faults are diagnosed and resolved promptly to maintain operational performance.
• Perform regular quality checks on completed work, documentation, and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure suitable critical spares are available to support ongoing maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job sheets, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare, review, and implement Method Statements and Risk Assessments to ensure safe systems of work.

• Recognised electrical or mechanical engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Proven experience working within a building services or critical engineering environment.
• Strong electrical or mechanical maintenance experience with a good understanding of building services systems.
• Experience working on LV electrical systems is highly desirable.
• Previous HV or Authorised Person (HVAP/LVAP) experience is advantageous but not essential.
  
  Candidates with the right technical aptitude and a willingness to develop into these competencies are encouraged to apply.
• Multi-skilled knowledge of electrical and mechanical plant, including UPS systems, generators, power distribution, HVAC, and associated building services.
• Previous experience leading or supervising an engineering team is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.