Salary: Up to £54,000 + Overtime
Shift Pattern: Continental Days & Nights – 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am
Location: City of London
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer to join a leading facilities management team based in a prestigious commercial site in the City of London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Electrical Engineer looking for a stable shift-based role with a great employer, strong benefits package, overtime opportunities and genuine opportunities for career progression into Senior Engineer and management-level positions.
The Role
As an Electrical Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of all electrical and associated building services systems across the site.
Working as part of a professional engineering team, you will carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, responding to faults and ensuring all equipment and systems remain safe, compliant and operational.
The role operates on a Continental shift pattern of 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am, providing an attractive work-life balance with a generous shift holiday allowance.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely.
* Maintain and inspect electrical distribution systems, plant and equipment.
* Respond to electrical breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime.
* Carry out routine testing and inspections.
* Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant health & safety legislation and company procedures.
* Complete maintenance records, job sheets and relevant documentation.
About You
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in commercial building services, facilities management or a similar environment.
You should be technically competent, proactive and confident working independently as well as part of a wider engineering team.
Essential Requirements
* Recognised electrical qualification, such as City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
* Previous experience within commercial building services or facilities maintenance.
* Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Ability to work effectively on a 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am continental shift pattern.
* Strong understanding of health & safety requirements.
* Good communication and organisational skills.
Desirable
* Experience within a high-profile commercial or critical environment.
* Additional electrical testing & inspection qualifications.
* Experience with LV electrical systems, generators, UPS systems, BMS or associated building services.
* Experience working within a facilities management environment.
What's on Offer?
* Salary up to £54,000
* Continental 7–7 days & nights shift pattern
* 20 days' shift holiday
* Overtime available
* Private pension
* Excellent company benefits
* Full training and development opportunities
* Clear progression pathway to Senior Engineer and senior-level roles
* Long-term career stability with a respected employer
* Excellent City of London working environment
If you're an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer looking for your next career move, with the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime and progress into a more senior position, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this excellent opportunity in the City of London
Salary description
£54000.00 - £54000.00 per year