Electrical Engineer (Night Shift Engineer)

Build Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Night Shift Electrical Engineer for a critical site in Chiswick. The role offers a salary of £61,000 per year with responsibilities including electrical maintenance, first-line support for M&E plant, and compliance monitoring. Ideal candidates will have relevant electrical qualifications and experience in a technical environment. This position provides a stable long-term contract with additional perks like enhanced overtime and free food on site.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

Free food provided on site

Long-term, stable contract

Qualifications

• Experience in planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Confidence in working in a critical site environment on nights.
• Understanding of statutory regulations and maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Provide first-line support for M&E plant.
• Monitor and optimize building systems during night operations.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Test and Inspection (City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395)

High voltage experience

Job description

Overview

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 we 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

Responsibilities

• 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