Invictus Group
Lead Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias)
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Location: Near Blackfriars, London
Salary: £58,000 per annum
Overtime + Benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off (Days & Nights Rotation) – 12-hour shifts (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00)
Position: Single-person shift role
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a leading Facilities Management and Engineering Maintenance provider at a modern, multi-floor commercial laboratory facility in Blackfriars, London.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a lead technical role within a highly specialist and critical environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and safe operation of building services within a busy commercial laboratory setting, working independently while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence.
This role offers a competitive package, long-term stability, and genuine opportunities for development within a company that invests heavily in its engineering teams.
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- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across electrical systems and building services
- Responding to reactive maintenance and emergency breakdowns
- Fault finding, diagnostics, and repair of electrical systems and equipment
- Maintaining lighting, power distribution, emergency lighting, and associated building services infrastructure
- Supporting statutory compliance, health & safety, and site operational standards
- Taking full ownership of shift operations as the sole engineer on duty
- Working within a critical commercial laboratory environment with high operational standards
- Maintaining accurate records and completing all required maintenance documentation
- Liaising with site stakeholders where required to ensure smooth operations
Candidate Requirements
To Be Considered For This Role, Candidates Should Have
- Recognised electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- Strong experience in electrical maintenance within commercial or critical environments
- Proven PPM and reactive maintenance background
- Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical systems
- Experience working independently and taking ownership of site operations
- Good understanding of building services engineering
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to maintenance
- Previous shift-based experience within facilities management or building services
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Package & Benefits
- £58,500 total package
- 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (days & nights rotation)
- 12-hour shifts (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00)
- Overtime opportunities available
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Long-term career progression within a growing FM provider
- Opportunity to work within a high-spec, critical laboratory environment
- Stable, permanent position with a strong benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer looking to step into a lead role within a technically challenging and highly professional environment, while developing a long-term career in a specialist FM setting.
If you’re interested, please apply or get in touch to arrange a confidential discussion
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