Location: West Sussex
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum + Benefits
Role: Permanent – Full Time
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – Days & Nights
Are you an electrically biased engineer who enjoys fault finding, solving problems and keeping complex plant and equipment running reliably?
We’re looking for a hands-on Shift Electrical Engineer to join a busy engineering team within a large-scale automated environment. This is a technically varied role where no two shifts are the same, giving you the opportunity to work across a wide range of electrical systems and equipment.
If you’re an Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Shift Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills, this could be a great next step.
The Role
As a Shift Electrical Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining plant reliability, responding to breakdowns and ensuring equipment is returned to operation safely and efficiently.
You’ll be working within a fast-paced operational environment where proactive maintenance and effective fault finding are essential.
Key responsibilities will include:
Responding to electrical breakdowns and getting systems safely back online
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance to a high standard
Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults across plant and equipment
Identifying recurring issues and helping improve long-term plant reliability
Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
Supporting continuous improvement projects across the site
Working closely with the wider engineering and operational teamsEquipment & Systems
As a Shift Electrical Engineer, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of electrical equipment and control systems, including:
Sensors, relays and contactors
AC and DC motors
MCC panels
Electrical control systems
PLCs, with Siemens S7 experience beneficial but not essential
Instrumentation including temperature, pressure and flow systemsThis is a genuinely hands-on engineering position where you’ll be expected to investigate faults properly, identify root causes and help prevent repeat issues.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful as a Shift Electrical Engineer, you’ll ideally have:
An electrical engineering qualification, ideally HNC level or equivalent
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience within an industrial, manufacturing, processing, automated or similarly fast-paced environment
Confidence reading and interpreting electrical drawings
Experience working with motors, control panels and industrial electrical systems
PLC knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential
A practical, hands-on approach to maintenance and problem solvingShift Pattern
The Shift Electrical Engineer will work a 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern:
2 days – 06:30 to 18:30
2 nights – 18:30 to 06:30
4 days offThe shift pattern provides four consecutive days off between rotations, offering a good balance between work and downtime.
The Package
Salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
Pension
Life cover
Retail, leisure and travel discounts
Ongoing training and development
Long-term career development opportunitiesThis is a great opportunity to join a technically varied site where you can genuinely influence reliability and performance rather than simply keeping things ticking over.
This role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We believe that you matter and care about unlocking your full potential. Work with us to find your perfect role and start your journey today.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year