Critical Shift Leader

Critical Shift Leader
Location: Moorgate, City of London
Salary: Up to £60,000 + HVAP Training + Overtime
Shift Pattern: Continental (Days & Nights) – 07:00–19:00 / 19:00-07:00

My client is a reputable FM company who are recruiting a HVAP Shift Leader in their critical division, to work on a prestigious contract in the City of London (Moorgate), managing a corporate building, supporting the day-to-day leadership of the engineering shift team and performing switching tasks and building maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, technically capable engineer/lead ready to step into a leadership role on a high-profile critical site as a Lead in charge of the shift.

The Role

As HVAP Shift Leader, you will:

• Act as the senior engineer on shift, supporting leadership for day-to-day technical operations
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across M&E and critical systems
• Take ownership of mechanical/electrical systems including LV/HV distribution, plant, and associated infrastructure
• Supervise contractors and ensure all works are completed safely and compliantly
• Respond to faults, incidents, and alarms within a critical environment
• Maintain accurate records using site systems and permits to work

About You

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold electrical or mechanical qualifications (Level 3 ideally)
• Have solid experience working within commercial building services
• Are confident fault-finding across electrical and wider M&E systems
• Can lead by example on shift and take responsibility for site operations
• Are professional, reliable, and safety-focused

High Voltage experience is not essential — HV training will be provided after 3 months.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000
• Significant overtime available
• 20 shifts holiday
• Fully funded HVAP training and development
• Stable, well-run contract managed by a major FM provider
• Career progression within the technical business structure

Why this company?

My client consistently delivers high-quality engineering services across landmark commercial and critical buildings across the UK & Europe. You’ll be joining a business that invests in its engineers, values technical excellence, and offers long-term career security.

If you would like to find out more, please apply or contact james on (phone number removed).