Electrical Shift Engineer

Invictus Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services provider is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer for a critical site in Sunderland. This role involves planned and reactive maintenance of electrical systems in a high-availability setting, with opportunities for training and progression towards HVAP status.

Benefits

Excellent work/life balance

Training towards HV Authorised Person

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in critical environments like data centres or hospitals.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure uptime of critical systems including UPS and generators.
• Participate in emergency response and isolation procedures.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

City & Guilds 236 Part 1 & 2

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Electrical Shift Engineer - Sunderland - £41,000

Introduction:

A leading building services provider is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer to join a critical site in Sunderland. This is a great opportunity for engineers with experience in data centres or hospital environments to step into a highly technical role with training and development towards HVAP status.

Role Overview:

Working as part of an established on-site team, you’ll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance of electrical and building services systems in a high-availability, critical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

4 on 4 off shift rotation - days and nights (12-hour shifts)

Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance

Ensure uptime of critical systems including UPS, generators, and switchgear

Complete fault diagnosis and rectification on electrical plant and systems

Maintain compliance with health & safety and site procedures

Work closely with other engineers and technical supervisors

Participate in emergency response and isolation procedures

Progress towards HV Authorised Person status within 12 months

Qualifications & Experience:

City & Guilds 236 Part 1 & 2 (or newer equivalents)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent qualification)

Previous experience working in a critical environment (data centres preferred, hospitals strongly considered)

Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (days and nights)

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Willingness to undertake HVAP training and certification

On Offer:

£41,000 annual salary

4 on 4 off shift pattern - excellent work/life balance

Training towards HV Authorised Person

Supportive team environment on a critical, well-maintained site

Opportunities for progression within a leading FM provider