Electrical Shift Engineer

Build Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join the engineering team in Hammersmith. This full-time role involves delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance, primarily on critical sites. Candidates should have strong technical expertise, particularly in electrical distribution and compliance, complemented by NVQ Level 3 and relevant experience. A continental shift pattern applies, with a salary of up to £45,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of emergency lighting and compliance procedures.
• Ability to respond to alarms, faults, and breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the site.
• Work on electrical systems including LV distribution and switchgear.
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Knowledge of LV systems

Ability to work shift patterns

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Overview

Location: Hammersmith

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Continental Shift Pattern - 4 on, 4 off (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join our engineering team in Hammersmith. The role involves carrying out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance on a critical site while working to a continental shift pattern. This position suits an engineer with strong technical expertise, particularly across electrical distribution and building services systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the site
• Work on electrical systems including LV distribution, switchgear, emergency lighting, and small power
• Provide first-line response to alarms, faults, and breakdowns
• Carry out testing, inspection, and statutory compliance tasks in line with regulations
• Support building services operations including BMS resets and monitoring
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed at all times

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential)
• 3 years' experience in electrical maintenance (commercial or critical environment)
• Knowledge of LV systems, emergency lighting, and compliance procedures
• Ability to work continental shift patterns (days and nights)
• DBS check required prior to appointment