Electrical Shift Engineer
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£50,000 to £74,999
£47356 - £51500 per annum
London East
Whitechapel
000000000095753
02-10-2026 09:45 AM
2026-11-01
Job Title: Electrical Shift Engineer
Location: Whitechapel
Salary: £51,000 + Shift Allowance & Benefits
Shift Pattern: Continental Shift
A market-leading Facilities Management provider is looking to appoint a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join its dedicated team at a prestigious large educational institution. This is a critical role within a fast-paced environment, where reliability, safety, and service excellence are at the forefront.
The Role: The Electrical Shift Engineer will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across the site, ensuring uninterrupted service for students, staff, and visitors. Duties include:
Location: Whitechapel
Salary: £51,000 + Shift Allowance & Benefits
Shift Pattern: Continental Shift
A market-leading Facilities Management provider is looking to appoint a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join its dedicated team at a prestigious large educational institution. This is a critical role within a fast-paced environment, where reliability, safety, and service excellence are at the forefront.
The Role: The Electrical Shift Engineer will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across the site, ensuring uninterrupted service for students, staff, and visitors. Duties include:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to reactive tasks efficiently.
- Fault finding, testing, and repair of electrical distribution systems, switchgear, and control panels.
- Maintaining emergency lighting, fire alarms, UPS systems, generators, and BMS-controlled equipment.
- Supporting statutory compliance checks and maintaining accurate shift handover records.
- Working closely with both internal teams and the client to deliver exceptional FM services.
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Installations.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualified.
- Experience in electrical maintenance within a large-scale commercial, public sector, or educational environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on a shift pattern.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Competitive salary with shift allowance and overtime.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Pension scheme and healthcare options.
- Career development and training opportunities with a global FM leader.
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