Shift Manager

Location Hounslow
Discipline: Engineering Recruitment Specialists, Data Centre & Critical Engineering , Project Management Recruitment Agency
Salary: £67000.0
Contact name: Robert Ashworth

Contact email: bob@hvacrecruitment.com
Job ref: 17484
Published: 4 days ago

Job Title: 24/7 Shift Manager – HV Electrical
Location: Hounslow
Salary: Up to £67,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Shift-Based – 24/7 Rotation)
Sector: Critical Environments / Facilities Management

We are currently recruiting for an experienced 24/7 Shift Manager – HV Electrical to join a critical environment site in Hounslow. This is a permanent, full-time role working on a rotational shift pattern covering 24 hours, 365 days per year.

As Shift Manager, you will lead a team of engineers delivering both planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical building services systems. You will also play a key role in maintaining uptime and compliance within a highly regulated critical site, ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective running of the operation at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all site operations during your shift, including engineers and subcontractors

  • Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive works are completed in line with SLAs and KPIs

  • Operate and manage high-voltage systems (HV) and maintain Authorised Person (AP) status

  • Oversee the operation of BMS and environmental control systems

  • Ensure accurate and compliant documentation for health & safety, quality, and building compliance

  • Operate and control Permit to Work systems in line with internal procedures and client expectations

  • Maintain comprehensive handover notes and reports for continuity across shifts

  • Supervise and audit sub-contractor work, ensuring method statements and risk assessments are in place and adhered to

  • Ensure a professional and safe working environment is maintained

  • Support the development, training, and performance reviews of engineering staff on your shift

Requirements:

  • HV Qualified with current or previous Authorised Person status

  • Previous experience working in critical environments (e.g., data centres, banking, healthcare, etc.)

  • Strong working knowledge of building services systems (electrical and mechanical)

  • Ability to lead and motivate shift-based engineering teams

  • Excellent knowledge of H&S legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work

  • Strong IT skills, including experience with CAFM/CBMS systems

  • Flexible approach to shift coverage, overtime, and emergency call-outs when required

What We Offer:

  • Salary up to £67,000 per annum

  • Structured shift pattern (24/7 rota)

  • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays

  • Training and career development in a highly technical, regulated environment

  • Opportunity to work on a flagship critical site with cutting-edge infrastructure

If you are a high-voltage qualified engineering leader with a background in critical facilities and a passion for operational excellence, apply today to join a high-performing technical team in Hounslow.

Only candidates with the right to work in the UK and the required HV qualifications will be considered.