Electrical Shift Engineer

Invictus Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

15% pension scheme

20 days annual leave

Job summary

Invictus Group is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer for a high-profile Docklands site in London. You will handle both planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, ensuring safety, reliability and compliant operation across building services.

The role offers a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, days only, with a 50k salary and strong progression opportunities within a stable employer.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification and strong maintenance background.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance and fault finding.
• Knowledge of electrical building services systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults safely and efficiently.
• Maintain electrical systems, plant and building services equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns across a high-profile commercial site.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation in a timely manner.
• Work safely and in line with procedures and statutory requirements.
• Support contractors and engineers when required.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Maintenance background

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

Job description

Electrical Shift Engineer – Docklands, London

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off

Hours: 8:00am – 8:00pm | 12-hour shifts

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer to join a leading facilities engineering team based in the Docklands, London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer looking for a stable, long-term position with a strong benefits package, excellent work-life balance and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role

As an Electrical Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of electrical and building services systems across a high-profile commercial site.

Working as part of a dedicated engineering team, you will help ensure all critical electrical systems and associated building services remain safe, reliable and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Maintain electrical systems, plant and associated building services equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and technical issues across the site.
• Complete maintenance records and relevant documentation.
• Work safely and in accordance with company procedures and statutory requirements.
• Support contractors and specialist engineers when required.
• Participate in site inspections and ensure engineering standards are maintained.

The Package

• £50,000 basic salary
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
• Days only – 8am to 8pm
• 12-hour shifts
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• 20 days annual leave on the shift pattern
• 15% private pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Clear progression opportunities into Senior Engineer and other senior-level roles
• Long-term stability with an established employer
• Excellent work-life balance

About You

We are looking for an electrically qualified engineer with a strong maintenance background and experience working within a commercial, critical or high-specification building environment.

You should have:

• A recognised Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Good knowledge of electrical building services systems.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider engineering team.
• A commitment to health & safety and high engineering standards.

Career Progression

This role offers genuine opportunities for training, professional development and progression into Senior Engineer and other senior-level positions.