Critical Services Shift Technician

Beautiful Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major refurbishment project provider in London is seeking candidates for a full-time role focusing on electrical maintenance. The successful applicant will maintain and repair electrical systems, conduct routine tests, and lead subcontractors. Candidates should have a City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical and possess strong technical and communication skills. The role involves working on a continental shift pattern and requires full UK work eligibility and a clean driving license.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical maintenance is desirable.
• Clean driving license required and full UK work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair building electrical systems and components.
• Conduct routine tests and predictive maintenance.
• Engage with clients and implement energy-efficient solutions.

Skills

Strong technical & fault-finding skills

BMS operation & procedural compliance

Excellent communication skills

Organization and administrative skills

Education

City & Guilds or HNC in Electrical

Tools

BMS systems

UPS

Generators

Job description

London | Full-Time, Permanent | Continental Shift

Why Join?

Be part of a major refurbishment project on Shoe Lane, supporting commissioning and building mobilization for a leading global facilities & real estate management provider.

The Role

• Maintain and repair building electrical systems and components
• Conduct routine tests, record-keeping, and predictive maintenance
• Monitor and adjust BMS, lighting, metering and environmental conditions
• Lead sub-contractors, manage defects, and ensure SLA compliance
• Provide out-of-hours emergency support as part of a rota
• Engage with clients, update stakeholders, and implement energy-efficient solutions

What You Bring

• City & Guilds or HNC in Electrical (apprenticeship or equivalent desirable)
• Strong technical & fault-finding skills
• Experience with critical systems: UPS, generators, comms rooms
• BMS operation & procedural compliance
• Excellent communication, organization, and administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, and in a team

Nice to Have

• 18th Edition IEE regs, HV training
• Report and procedure writing experience

Working Conditions

• Continental shift pattern, flexible hours, on-call escalation
• Full UK work eligibility and clean driving license required

Apply Now

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