Posted 29 July, 2026
Shift Leader - Critical Environment
Invictus Group
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Shift Leader – Critical Environment Canary Wharf, London (E14) £60,000 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Shift Leader to join a leading provider of critical engineering services, working at a prestigious mission-critical site in Canary Wharf. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a critical facility, ensuring the highest levels of uptime, compliance, and service delivery. The Role * Lead the day-to-day engineering operations across a critical environment. * Manage and support a team consisting of one M&E Shift Engineer and one ICT Engineer. * Ensure all planned and reactive maintenance is completed safely and efficiently. * Maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance, and operational excellence. * Act as the first point of escalation for technical issues and site incidents. * Liaise with clients, specialist contractors, and internal stakeholders. * Assist with permit control, isolations, and safe systems of work. * Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Working Pattern * Continental Shift Pattern (Days & Nights) * 6am – 6pm / 6pm – 6am * On-site parking available. About You * Previous experience in a Shift Leader, Lead Engineer, or Supervisory role within a critical environment. * Strong electrical or mechanical building services background. * HV knowledge or experience is highly desirable. * Excellent leadership and communication skills. * Experience within a data centre would be advantageous, although engineers from other critical environments such as banking, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing are encouraged to apply. Package * Salary: £60,000 * Minimum of 20 days overtime available each year, primarily covering the opposite Shift Leader's annual leave. * On-site parking. * Opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art critical facility. * Training and career progression with a leading engineering business. If you're an experienced engineer looking to take the next step in your career or an established Shift Leader seeking a new challenge in a high-profile critical environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion
