Air Conditioning Engineering Supervisor

Location:

London Arena (E14) – East London, London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£56000 per annum Benefits: 56,000 + Career progression + Training + 25 days holiday

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

PRS

Job ID:

133013298

Posted On:

24 May 2026

Deputy Shift Leader – Engineering (Electrical / HV / Critical Environment)

# ; Full-Time | Permanent | # ; Shift-Based Role # ; Competitive Salary + Overtime + Career Development

Overview We are seeking a Deputy Shift Leader – Engineering to support maintenance operations within a critical / high-availability environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer with experience in building services, facilities management, or data centre environments, looking to step into a leadership-focused role.

You will play a key part in ensuring system uptime, safety, and operational reliability, while supporting the Shift Leader and site management team.

Acting as a High Voltage (HV) Authorised Person, you will be responsible for the safe operation of electrical infrastructure, alongside delivering PPM, reactive maintenance, and emergency response activities.

Key Responsibilities Electrical Operations & Compliance

– Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules and statutory requirements
– Ensure electrical systems and plant operate safely, efficiently, and reliably
– Act as HV Authorised Person (AP), managing Permit to Work (PTW) and switching procedures
– Maintain accurate maintenance records, QA documentation, and reports
– Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and site standards
– Respond to reactive maintenance tasks and critical faults

Fault Finding & Technical Works

– Carry out fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical distribution and building services systems
– Perform minor installations, upgrades, and modifications
– Maintain lighting systems, distribution boards, and associated infrastructure
– Support technical surveys, including materials, specifications, and cost estimates

Coordination & Leadership Support

– Act as a key point of contact for client and stakeholder queries
– Supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors, ensuring safe and compliant delivery
– Maintain and follow SOPs, RAMS, and switching schedules
– Support the Shift Leader with coordination of engineering activities and resources
– Contribute to team development, performance, and operational excellence

Health, Safety & Compliance (HSE)

– Promote a safety-first culture across all operations
– Ensure compliance with HSE standards and safe working practices
– Participate in incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
– Support internal and external audits
– Review and update Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS)

Skills & Experience Essential

– Electrical Apprenticeship / NVQ / City & Guilds qualification
– 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent)

– Strong experience in:

– Electrical maintenance and fault finding
– Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
– Reactive maintenance
– Electrical inspection and testing

– Knowledge of building services systems (electrical & mechanical)
– Experience in facilities management or critical environments
– Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance
– Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills

Desirable

– HV Authorised Person (AP) experience or working towards
– Experience in data centres, banking, or mission-critical environments

– Knowledge of:

– BMS (Building Management Systems)
– UPS systems and standby generators

– PASMA / IPAF certifications
– Experience using CAFM / CMMS systems
– Previous supervisory experience or ambition to progress into leadership

Working Hours

– Shift-based role (days/nights depending on site requirements)
– Flexibility required for overtime, shift cover, and emergency call-outs
– Fully compliant with Working Time Regulations

Why Join Us?

– Clear progression into Shift Leader / Engineering Supervisor roles
– Work in a technically advanced, critical environment
– Ongoing training, HV development, and career progression
– Join a high-performing, collaborative engineering team
– Opportunity to build real leadership experience in a mission-critical setting

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– Balanced focus on technical capability + leadership progression
– Improved clarity to attract both experienced HV engineers and future shift leaders

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