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Shift Leader, Data Centre

United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

About the role

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. <div><div> </div><div>We are looking for a Shift Leader to join the team in Slough </div><div> </div><div>As the post holder, you will be expected to have an extensive understanding of Critical Facilities/Data Centre infrastructure (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & associated assets). As the lead member of the engineering shift team, you will be responsible for effective inspection, operation and maintenance of all associated assets within the critical facility, with a primary focus on critical facilities risk management, enhancing the quality of the service delivery through effective leadership of the shift team. </div><div>You will ensure that the conduct of any personnel under your control is safe, professional and conscientious. You will also be required to attend site meetings with the client and on behalf of the client as requested. Driving a Safety-First culture throughout the team on the account, lead through your experience and knowledge of safe systems of works and compliance. </div><div> </div><div>Key Tasks of the Engineering Shift Lead </div><div><ul><li>Supervise, coordination and support of the site-based engineering team, including internal and MEP responsibilities. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Operate all systems within the facility in a competent, effective and efficient manner (including HV&LV Switching Operations). Making recommendations for improvement and providing concise technical reports when required. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>The control of all activities relating to the technical and efficient operation of the installed building systems including all MEP assets and compliance with statutory regulations. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Preparing/Planning and Supporting Specialist Vendor Planned, Reactive and Corrective Works, ensuring relevant Change Management approval is submitted for all critical works. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure that Specialist Vendor worksheets are signed off where necessary, that quality of work has been inspected and recommendations are communicated by the Engineering Team (Shift Engineers) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>To provide backup as engineering relief cover in the event of an emergency, which may require temporary Shift working. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure the team and Specialist Vendors comply with the contractual service level agreements (SLA’s). </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Key operator of the Corrigo CMMS system, ensuring that MEP PPM, Reactive and Corrective Work Orders/Tasks are accurately completed within SLA. Monitoring progress throughout the shift to ensure compliance with expected outputs from your team. Utilising appropriate resource within the team to achieve this key contractual output. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Attend weekly operations meetings, client meetings as requested, in conjunction with Integral account management. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Contribution and highlighting engineering risk and reporting on critical systems availability daily. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Completing the shift handover reports, ensuring that significant events or activ