Shift leader, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Shift Leader – FM Service Provider – London Liverpool Street – £58,500 per annum

A leading facilities management service provider is seeking a Shift Leader to work within a large, modern commercial skyscraper located in the heart of the City of London.

You will be part of a site-based engineering team in a high-specification, business-critical environment, taking responsibility for leading one on-shift engineer and ensuring the effective operation of all building services. The role is predominantly hands‑on, with approximately 80% of time spent on the tools carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, and 20% focused on supervisory duties, including shift coordination, reporting, and liaison with clients, contractors, and management.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong electrical technical knowledge, proven experience within commercial building services, and confident leadership and communication skills.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a prestigious, technically complex office building featuring state‑of‑the‑art M&E systems.

• Days & Nights
• Continental
• 7 - 7

• 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
• HV Authorised – preferred

Please send your CV to katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.