Electrical Shift Leader – Romford – 57.5k + Package

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We are seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Leader to join a high-performing team at a critical data centre site in Romford.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing electrical operations, ensuring system reliability, and supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities in a mission-critical environment.

Shift Pattern Overview

* 4 days on, 6 days off

* 4 nights on, 4 days off

* 3 days on, 3 nights on, 4 days off

* Continuous 28-day rotation (starting on a Friday)

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and supervise shift engineers on site

* Ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works are completed safely and efficiently

* Take responsibility for electrical systems, including HV/LV infrastructure

* Act as the first point of contact during incidents and escalate where required

* Maintain high standards of health & safety compliance at all times

* Monitor plant performance and ensure uptime across critical systems

* Support and coordinate subcontractors when required

* Ensure accurate completion of all site documentation and reports

* Provide technical guidance and leadership to the engineering team

Requirements

* Strong electrical background with relevant qualifications

* High Voltage (HV) experience is essential (valid authorisation or ticket highly desirable)

* Proven experience working in a critical xehkeey environment (data centre experience preferred)

* Experience in a supervisory or leadership role

* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

* Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure

* Good communication and organisational skills

Ideal Candidate

* Experienced in data centre or other mission-critical environments

* Confident leading teams on shift

* Technically strong with HV systems

* Proactive, reliable, and safety-focused