About the Company

We are seeking an experienced Critical Shift Manager to join a high-profile, critical data centre site based in SL2. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and people-focused engineering professional to take ownership of shift operations within a complex, mission-critical facilities environment.

About the Role

As Critical Shift Manager, you will lead and coordinate the daily activities of the shift engineering team, ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with site policies, statutory requirements, and critical environment standards. You will act as the focal point for all engineering activity on shift, providing technical leadership, incident management, and operational control across critical building systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure routine maintenance is carried out across all critical plant, equipment, and building systems in line with agreed service levels
• Respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms and carry out emergency repairs as required
• Operate as an Authorised Person, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work and completion of required safety documentation
• Manage and control Permit to Work systems and vendor activities on site
• Ensure switching schedules, SOPs and EOPs are produced, reviewed, and adhered to
• Maintain cooling and domestic water systems in compliance with L8 standards
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure compliance with contractual and site requirements
• Maintain and review statutory and subcontractor logbooks
• Monitor CMMS records, ensuring vendor reports and corrective actions are logged correctly
• Lead incident management during unplanned faults or critical events
• Manage shift rota, holidays, sickness, and return-to-work processes
• Conduct drills, toolbox talks, and scenario training to maintain site readiness
• Support training, mentoring, and performance development of shift engineers
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of critical spares and consumables

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in a Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition
• HV Authorisation (HVAP)
• 4+ Years minimum working within critical environments
• Emergency First Aid at Work

Required Skills

• Experience managing real-time incidents in a critical or business-critical environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety compliance in maintenance operations
• Knowledge of interlinked systems (Fire, PMS, BMS)

Preferred Skills

• PASMA & IPAF (preferred)
• SAP (Active Preferred)
• Manual Handling training (advantageous)
• Confined Spaces

Pay range and compensation package

• Up to £65,000 + Shift Allowance
• 20 Days Shift Leave
• Sick Pay + Company Pension
• All technical training provided