Electrical Engineer (Night Shift Engineer)

Build Recruitment Limited; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Night Shift Electrical Engineer for a critical site in Chiswick. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, ensuring safety and compliance while working permanent nights. Candidates should have relevant NVQ qualifications and experience in a technical site environment. Attractive benefits include enhanced overtime and free food on-site.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

Free food provided on site

Long-term stable contract

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance in a critical site environment.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations and maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the site.
• Provide first-line support for M&E plant and systems.
• Monitor and optimise building systems during night operations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

High voltage experience

Health and safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395

Job description

Job Title: Night Shift Electrical Engineer – 4 on 4 off
Location: Chiswick, London
Salary: £61,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Nights Only)

We are looking for an experienced Night Shift Electrical Engineer to join a critical site in Chiswick. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical maintenance background who is confident working permanent nights in a professional, high-performing environment.

What’s on offer:

• £61,000 per year basic salary
• Enhanced overtime rates available
• Free food provided on site
• Long‑term, stable contract within a critical environment
• DBS check required once offered the position

Key responsibilities include:

• Planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the site, ensuring safety and compliance at all times
• First‑line support for M&E plant such as pumps, motors, drives, AHUs, LV switchgear, PLCs and SCADA systems
• Monitoring and optimising building systems during night operations to drive performance and efficiency
• Handling helpdesk requests with accurate documentation and timely responses
• Working with the shift team to maintain smooth site operations overnight
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety and escalating issues where necessary

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Test and Inspection)
• High voltage experience (AP status or HV awareness beneficial)
• Previous experience within a technical or critical site environment working shifts
• Good understanding of statutory regulations and maintenance standards
• IOSH Working Safely or similar health and safety training preferred

This is a fantastic roleplease do get in touch [e-mail] or call 07449 947554