Electrical Shift Engineer

Stott and May; City Of London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized staffing agency is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer to work in a brand-new data centre. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining high-standard electrical systems, carrying out maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical faults. Ideal candidates will have qualifications like C&G Level 1 & 2, be 18th Edition qualified, and possess good communication skills. Join a rapidly growing industry and enhance your career with specialist training.

Benefits

Specialist training opportunities

Career progression

Work in a brand-new facility

Qualifications

• Electrical qualifications (C&G Level 1 & 2 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition qualification required.
• Experience in building services or facilities engineering.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electrical systems to high standards.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Identify and fix electrical faults effectively.

Skills

Electrical Services/Maintenance

Communication Skills

Proactive and Reliable

Education

C&G Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

18th Edition qualified

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

UPS systems

HVAC systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Shift Engineer

Location: Longcross

Type: Permanent

Salary: up to £51,500 per annum

Our client is opening a brand-new Data Centre and is looking for Electrical Shift Engineers to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for electrically qualified professionals (with 18th Edition) who want to step into the exciting and fast-growing data centre industry. You’ll be part of a skilled team keeping critical systems running 24/7 in a state-of-the-art facility.

What you’ll be doing

• Operating and maintaining electrical systems to the highest standards
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
• Identifying and fixing electrical faults quickly and effectively
• Supporting with installations and modifications of site electrical services
• Monitoring and troubleshooting systems such as:
• Building electrical installations and lighting
• Fire detection and suppression systems
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Air conditioning, heating, and ventilation
• UPS systems, generators, and controls

Keeping records up to date and communicating clearly with the Shift Supervisor

Ensuring plant areas and workshops are kept safe and well maintained

What they are looking for

• C&G Level 1 & 2 (or equivalent) in Electrical Services/Maintenance
• 18th Edition qualified
• Previous experience in building services or facilities engineering
• Strong understanding of UPS, generators, HVAC, or critical systems (preferred)
• A proactive, reliable, and safety-first approach
• Great communication skills and the ability to work well in a team

Why join

• Be part of a brand-new data centre with cutting-edge systems
• Work in a critical industry that’s only growing
• Gain specialist training, including HV systems
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career

If you’re an experienced and motivated Electrical Engineer looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you!