Electrical Shift Engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with matched contributions

Private Medical Insurance

23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd. is recruiting an Electrical Shift Engineer for a flagship retail site on Oxford Street, London. The role involves maintaining LV electrical systems, emergency lighting, UPS, generators and BMS controls within a high-profile commercial environment.

The successful candidate will have City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 and 18th Edition knowledge, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work in a shift-based team. Excellent safety and customer service ethos is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding and maintenance experience in electrical systems.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a shift-based engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance across electrical and building services.
• Fault find, diagnose and repair electrical systems and plant.
• Complete permits to work, logbooks and compliance documentation.
• Support and monitor subcontractors and service providers on site.
• Monitor plant performance and respond to BMS alarms.
• Ensure works comply with Health & Safety regulations and client requirements.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and provide a professional service on a flagship retail site.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Team working

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Shift Engineer

Location: Oxford Street, London

Site: Flagship Retail Site

Employer: Leading Facilities Management Company

Salary: Up to £48,000 + Benefits Package

Shift Pattern: Continental Shift Pattern - Days & Nights

The Role We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Shift Engineer to join a leading Facilities Management provider at a flagship retail site on Oxford Street, London. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrical engineer to develop their career within a prestigious commercial environment, working as part of a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining essential building services and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical and building services systems.
• Fault find, diagnose and repair electrical systems and associated plant.
• Complete permits to work, logbooks and compliance documentation.
• Support and monitor subcontractors and specialist service providers on site.
• Monitor plant performance and respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, site procedures and client requirements.
• Respond effectively to electrical faults and building services issues as part of the shift engineering team.
• Maintain accurate records of planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Provide a professional service while working within a high-profile, customer-facing retail environment.

Typical Equipment Maintained

• LV electrical distribution systems
• Emergency lighting systems
• UPS systems
• Generators
• Lighting and small power
• Fire alarm systems
• AHUs and FCUs
• Pumps, motors and associated plant
• Building Management Systems (BMS)

Requirements Essential:

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Previous experience working within commercial building services environments.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
• Ability to work effectively within a shift-based engineering team.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within a flagship retail, commercial or high-profile client environment.
• Additional electrical or building services qualifications.
• Experience with UPS, generators and LV distribution systems.

Benefits

• Additional earnings available through overtime, if wanted.
• 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days' leave each year.
• Pension with matched contributions of 6-8%.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover after 12 months' service, with the option to add partner/dependant cover.
• Flexible Benefits Scheme, including eye care vouchers, major retailer discounts, salary sacrifice electric car scheme, personal IT equipment loans and financial guidance.
• Access to wellbeing programmes.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Employee recognition programmes rewarding exceptional achievements.
• Employee Referral Bonus with generous rewards for referring a friend.
• One paid working day per year to volunteer within the local community.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential 24/7 support.
• Smartphone/tablet, uniform and PPE provided