Job Title: Electrical Shift Leader
Location: King's Cross, London (WC1H)
Salary: £52,000 per annum
Working Hours: Continental Shift Pattern - 7:00am to 7:00pm / 7:00pm to 7:00am

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Shift Leader to join a high-spec corporate and critical building in King's Cross.

The site is a modern 10-floor commercial property incorporating corporate office space and critical laboratory environments supporting NHS testing operations. This is a technically engaging role within a structured shift team environment.

You will work within a 2-person shift team (Shift Leader & Shift Technician), with 4 full shift teams operating onsite.

Your duties will include:
• Leading the shift team in delivering PPM and reactive maintenance across electrical systems.
• Overseeing electrical infrastructure including power distribution, lighting, and critical systems.
• Supporting mechanical and HVAC plant where required within a multi-skilled environment.
• Managing permits to work, compliance documentation, and safe systems of work.
• Responding to faults and ensuring minimal downtime within a critical environment.
• Acting as the first point of contact for technical escalation during your shift.

Shift Pattern:
• Continental shift rotation (Days & Nights)
• 7:00am-7:00pm / 7:00pm-7:00am
• Pattern includes 4s, 3s, and 6s rotation
• 20 shift days annual leave

What's On Offer:
• Salary: £52,000 basic.
• Structured continental shift pattern.
• Season Ticket Loan (after 6 months' service).

After Probation Benefits:
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Auto Enrolment Pension (3% employee / 5% employer).
• Life Insurance (x2 salary).
• Private Health Insurance including dental, optical, and audiology cover.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Staff 0% Interest Loan Scheme.
• Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities.

Ideal Candidate:
• Qualified Electrical Engineer (Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience within corporate or critical building environments.
• Previous shift leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and compliance procedures.
• Comfortable working rotating days and nights within a continental pattern.
• Proactive, reliable, and confident leading a small shift team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to step into — or further establish themselves within — a Shift Leader position on a prestigious, technically interesting site. Apply now to take the next step in your career