Shift Leader - Echelon Docklands

Shift Lead - Data Centre (Docklands Area, London)

Permanent | Continental Shifts (12-hour days & nights)



Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Shift Lead to join a data centre environment in the Docklands area. The role involves overseeing shift engineers, ensuring smooth site operations, and maintaining critical infrastructure to high standards.



Key Responsibilities

Technical & Operational Support

  • Act as the first point of contact for engineers requiring technical support.

  • Receive and complete PPM tasks via the site's maintenance management system.

  • Carry out diagnostic analysis and fault-finding across critical systems.

  • Perform visual inspections and submit reports on equipment condition or reliability concerns.

  • Complete all electronic and paper-based records, ensuring accurate and compliant logbook documentation.

Maintenance & Site Standards

  • Ensure maintenance consumables are stocked and replenished to agreed levels.

  • Execute general maintenance, housekeeping and plant room cleaning to maximise equipment life.

  • Respond promptly to client requests and support emergency call-outs when required.

  • Monitor and report on the performance of subcontractors when applicable.

  • Maintain plant areas to a clean and tidy standard at all times.

  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across site operations.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Follow all Health & Safety safe working procedures and environmental requirements.

  • Report hazards, omissions, or risks that could impact safe working conditions.

  • Support compliance across all site processes and documentation.

Additional Duties

  • Assist with breakdowns and corrective works as required.

  • Undertake any other reasonable tasks assigned by the Supervisor or Contract Manager.



Hours of Work

  • 12-hour shifts

  • Continental shift pattern (days & nights)



Benefits

  • Overtime opportunities available

  • 21 days annual leave + bank holidays (with option to purchase additional leave)

  • Pension scheme with matched contributions

  • Life Assurance

  • Private medical cover after qualifying period

  • Flexible benefits scheme (including wellbeing support, financial guidance, retail discounts, etc.)

  • Company sick pay

  • Employee recognition and referral programmes

  • Volunteering day allocation

  • Smartphone/tablet, uniform and PPE provided



Career Progression

  • Potential progression into a Supervisor position.



Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Electrical qualifications (Level 3)

  • 18th Edition

  • HV Authorised Person (HVAP) qualification

  • Experience working in a data centre environment

Job Details

Company
Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£50000/annum
Posted