Elec Shift Engineer

Screen Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Facilities Management provider is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer to maintain critical healthcare operations. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and working in a team. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and holiday allowance

Ongoing training and development

Full uniform, PPE, and tools provided

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent required.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations needed.
• Experience in hospital or critical environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and reactive tasks on electrical systems.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues promptly.
• Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical Installation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

2391 or 2394/2395 Testing & Inspection

Job description

A respected Facilities Management provider is looking to appoint a reliable and skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to support critical operations within a critical healthcare environment. This role is vital to maintaining a safe, compliant, and fully functional facility where uptime and responsiveness are crucial. Working on a days & nights shift pattern, the engineer will carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and ensure the continuous operation of electrical systems in a live clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and reactive tasks on a wide range of electrical systems including lighting, distribution boards, emergency power systems, and fire alarms.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues promptly to minimise disruption to clinical services.
• Carry out fault‑finding, diagnostics, and repairs on LV systems and equipment.
• Support life safety systems testing (e.g., emergency lighting, fire alarms).
• Liaise with estates and clinical staff to plan works safely and with minimal impact.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update shift handover logs.
• Ensure strict compliance with hospital safety procedures and statutory regulations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential).
• 2391 or 2394/2395 Testing & Inspection (preferred).Experience in a hospital or critical environment (highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of health & safety in a live healthcare setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a shift team.
• Excellent communication and fault‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with shift allowance.
• Overtime and on-call opportunities.
• Pension, holiday allowance, and other benefits.
• Full uniform, PPE, and tools provided.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Secure, long-term role within a respected FM provider.