Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description: Shift Maintenance Electrician

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Continental shift – 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights)
Location: Static site
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Shift Maintenance Electrician to join the maintenance team at a static site. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician to take responsibility for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across site electrical systems, ensuring equipment and facilities remain safe, reliable and operational.

Working a continental shift pattern of four days on and four days off, alternating between two day shifts and two night shifts, you will play a key role in minimising downtime, responding to breakdowns and maintaining high standards of electrical safety and site performance.

The successful candidate will be electrically qualified to Level 3 in Electrical Installation and hold the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification. They will be confident working independently and as part of a wider maintenance team in a fast-paced, operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems, equipment and site infrastructure.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, electrical faults and equipment breakdowns.
• Diagnose faults and undertake effective fault-finding to minimise downtime and maintain site operations.
• Complete electrical repairs, testing and installations within the scope of your qualifications and competence.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with relevant electrical regulations, health and safety legislation and site procedures.
• Support the safe isolation of equipment and systems, following permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures where applicable.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job sheets and reports using the site's maintenance management system.
• Identify potential improvements to equipment reliability, energy efficiency and maintenance processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and other site teams to ensure effective maintenance delivery.
• Ensure tools, equipment and working areas are kept safe, clean and compliant with site standards.
• Report recurring faults, potential hazards and any issues that may affect site operations.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or an equivalent recognised electrical qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (BS 7671).
• Experience in electrical maintenance, fault-finding and repair.
• Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Good understanding of electrical safety, safe isolation and relevant health and safety procedures.
• Ability to diagnose faults methodically and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work the continental shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays as required.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in a commercial, industrial or facilities maintenance environment.
• Familiarity with building services, electrical distribution systems, motors, control panels and associated equipment.
• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Additional electrical testing, inspection or maintenance qualifications.

What's on Offer?

• Circa £50,000 annual salary.
• Continental shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off, consisting of 2 day shifts and 2 night shifts.
• Permanent position on a static site, with no routine travelling between sites.
• A varied role covering both planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• The opportunity to develop your technical skills within an established maintenance environment.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to site reliability, safety and operational performance.

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