Electrical Shift Engineer

PRS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare options

Career development

Overtime opportunities

25 days holiday

Job summary

PRS is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer to join our team at a prestigious educational institution in Whitechapel, London. You will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems to ensure uninterrupted service for students and staff.

The role includes planned maintenance, fault finding, testing, and repair of switchgear and control panels, plus maintaining emergency lighting, fire alarms, UPS systems, generators, and BMS-controlled equipment, while supporting

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Installations.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualified.
• Experience in electrical maintenance within a large-scale commercial, public sector, or educational environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on a shift pattern.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and responding to reactive tasks.
• Fault finding, testing, and repair of electrical distribution systems, switchgear, and control panels.
• Maintaining emergency lighting, fire alarms, UPS systems, generators, and BMS-controlled equipment.
• Supporting statutory compliance checks and maintaining accurate shift handover records.
• Working closely with internal teams and the client to deliver FM services.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Installations

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Experience in large-scale commercial/public/educational environment

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Shift Engineer
Location:Whitechapel
Salary:£51,000 + Shift Allowance & Benefits
Shift Pattern: Continental Shift
A market-leading Facilities Management provider is looking to appoint a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join its dedicated team at a prestigious large educational institution. This is a critical role within a fast-paced environment, where reliability, safety, and service excellence are at the forefront.

The Role: The Electrical Shift Engineer will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across the site, ensuring uninterrupted service for students, staff, and visitors. Duties include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to reactive tasks efficiently.
• Fault finding, testing, and repair of electrical distribution systems, switchgear, and control panels.
• Maintaining emergency lighting, fire alarms, UPS systems, generators, and BMS-controlled equipment.
• Supporting statutory compliance checks and maintaining accurate shift handover records.
• Working closely with both internal teams and the client to deliver exceptional FM services.

The Candidate:

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Installations.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualified.
• Experience in electrical maintenance within a large-scale commercial, public sector, or educational environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on a shift pattern.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

The Offer:

• Competitive salary with shift allowance and overtime.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and healthcare options.
• Career development and training opportunities with a global FM leader.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Shift Engineer to play a pivotal role in maintaining critical facilities at one of the UK’s most respected educational institutions, contributing to a safe and efficient learning environment.
Jerome White