Electrical Shift Engineer

CBRE Local UK; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider seeks an Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer for their site in Eastleigh. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electrical faults, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 certification and experience in commercial electrical maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive team environment for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Tools and PPE provided

Access to training programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance on commercial or critical environments.
• Experience working on shift patterns and time-sensitive issues.
• Ability to work independently or within a shift team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of H&S regulations

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installation

17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Tools

BMS systems

UPS systems

HVAC systems

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer
Location: Eastleigh

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting an Electrical Shift Engineer to join our dedicated team at a static site.

Working on a rotating shift pattern, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance and support within a large, complex environment, ensuring critical uptime, safety, and compliance across all systems.

Shift: Week 1: 2 on, 3 off, 2 on. Week 2: 2 off, 3 on, 2 off. 12 hour shifts, 6am-6pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all electrical systems, including lighting, emergency systems, power distribution, UPS, and control panels

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults, ensuring swift, safe resolution

• Assist with minor installation works and upgrades, and liaise with external contractors when required

• Perform scheduled system inspections and compliance testing, such as emergency lighting tests, fixed wire testing support, and generator checks

• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in line with health and safety standards, including isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems

• Accurately complete all associated paperwork, including job sheets, reports, risk assessments, and method statements

• Collaborate with other shift engineers and the site management team to address escalations and service-level agreements (SLAs)

• Monitor and report on the performance of critical plant and electrical infrastructure, escalating issues proactively

• Maintain strong communication with the client and help ensure minimal disruption to site operations

Experience Required:
Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Maintenance, or Engineering

• 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance on commercial or critical environments (data centres, hospitals, offices, etc.)

• Experience working on shift patterns, including days and nights, with the ability to respond to time-sensitive or high-impact issues

• Good understanding of permit systems, H&S regulations, and safe systems of work

• Ability to work independently or within a shift team, delivering under pressure

Desirable:

• LVAP certification

• Experience with BMS systems, UPS, and generator testing

• Knowledge of HVAC and other building systems (to assist multi-skilled teams)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Tools, uniform, and PPE provided.

• Access to training, development and upskilling programs.

• Supportive team environment and career progression within a global organisation.