Electrical Shift Engineer

Invictus Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension scheme

Private healthcare

Full training and development

Clear progression pathway to Senior/er

Overtime opportunities

AP bonuses

Job summary

Invictus Group in East London is seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer to manage safe, reliable operation of critical building services on a continental shift (days and nights). You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and repairs to keep systems running and compliant.

The role offers progression toward Senior Engineer and management positions, a strong benefits package, and overtime opportunities. AP bonuses are available alongside a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience in commercial, industrial or critical environments.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
• AP experience/qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime.
• Carry out routine inspections and testing.
• Monitor and maintain critical electrical infrastructure.
• Complete maintenance records and relevant documentation.
• Work closely with other engineers and operational teams.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health & safety procedures.
• Support contractors and specialist engineering teams when required.
• Participate in emergency response and out-of-hours maintenance as part of the shift team.

Job description

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

Location: East London

Salary: Up to £57,000 + AP Bonuses

Shift Pattern: Continental - Days & Nights

Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm / 7:00pm-7:00am

Shift Leave: 20 days

Overtime: Available

Are you an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer looking for a fantastic opportunity with a leading organisation offering excellent earning potential, career progression and a strong benefits package?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team based in East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer who is looking to develop their career within a professional and supportive environment, with the opportunity to progress into Senior Engineer and further management-level positions.

The Role

As an Electrical Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of critical building services and electrical systems across the site.

Working as part of a continental shift team, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and repairs, while ensuring all systems remain operational and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and building services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise equipment downtime.
• Carry out routine inspections and testing.
• Monitor and maintain critical electrical infrastructure.
• Complete maintenance records and relevant documentation.
• Work closely with other engineers and operational teams.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant health & safety procedures.
• Support contractors and specialist engineering teams when required.
• Participate in emergency response and out-of-hours maintenance as part of the shift team.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in commercial, critical environments, facilities management or a similar setting.

You Should Have

• A recognised electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience working within a commercial, industrial or critical environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.

AP (Authorised Person) experience/qualification would be highly desirable, with additional AP bonuses available.

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £57,000
• Additional AP bonuses
• Continental shift pattern - days & nights
• 12-hour shifts - 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am
• 20 days of shift leave
• Overtime opportunities
• Excellent private pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Great company benefits
• Full training and development
• Clear progression pathway to Senior Engineer and senior-level roles
• Stable, long-term career opportunity within a professional engineering environment

If you're an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer looking for a new challenge in East London, with excellent earning potential and genuine opportunities for career progression, we'd love to hear from you.