Electrical Shift Lead — Critical Environments

Company: The Barbican
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Location: London
Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for electrically biased Shift Leaders to join a critical environment maintenance contract in London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and highly organised building services business operating within a datacentre-style environment maintaining landlord critical infrastructure only.

The role would suit experienced Shift Engineers or Lead Engineers with a strong critical services background who are confident leading small engineering teams and communicating directly with clients.

Responsibilities

  • 2 Engineers per shift
  • Operating within a highly critical environment maintaining landlord assets
  • Leading engineering operations during shift
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
  • Supporting critical plant operations and fault response
  • Managing and coordinating subcontractors when required
  • Assisting with shutdowns and planned maintenance activities
  • Ensuring all compliance procedures and site documentation are maintained
  • Communicating clearly and professionally with the client at all times
  • Providing technical support and leadership to shift engineers
  • Maintaining high standards of health & safety and operational performance

This is a client-facing role where clear communication, professionalism, and strong organisational skills are essential. Previous experience within critical environments or datacentre-style maintenance contracts.

Qualifications

  • Electrical bias essential
  • HV qualification essential
  • Strong understanding of critical building services systems
  • Experience leading or supervising engineering teams on shift
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Client-facing and professional approach

Shift Pattern

  • 3 Days
  • 3 Nights
  • 6 Days Off

Package

  • £58,000 basic salary
  • Significant overtime opportunities
  • Holiday allowance
  • Structured and organised working environment
  • Long-term progression opportunities
  • Exposure to high-profile critical environments

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Posted: May 27th, 2026