Electrical Shift Engineer

Austin Fraser; London; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in facilities management is looking for an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer to join their team at a prestigious site in Canary Wharf. This role offers a unique opportunity to maintain critical outdoor electrical systems while working a continental shift pattern. With a focus on fault-finding and repair, you will ensure the integrity of essential infrastructure in a fast-paced environment. The company provides competitive compensation, including a shift allowance and bonus, alongside excellent benefits such as private healthcare and a generous pension contribution. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Bonus every December

Annual pay review

17.5% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Must have strong electrical fault-finding skills and experience in commercial environments.
• City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain external power systems and street lighting across the estate.
• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Outdoor systems maintenance

Independent work

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

UPS systems

Generators

Cooling towers/systems

Chillers

Job description

Electrical Shift Engineer - Canary Wharf - £54,258 + Shift Allowance, Bonus, and Benefits

Company Overview:
A leading facilities management provider is seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer to join their prestigious client site in Canary Wharf. The role focuses on maintaining critical outdoor infrastructure in a high-profile commercial estate.

Role Overview:
You'll be responsible for maintaining external electrical systems across the estate, working on a continental shift pattern covering both days and nights. The role requires strong electrical fault-finding skills, a good understanding of outdoor systems, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Continental shift pattern - covering days and nights (7am-7pm)
2. Maintenance of external power systems, street lighting, and ventilation
3. Fault finding and repair on drainage pumps and outdoor services
4. Reactive and planned electrical maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems
5. Maintaining UPS, generators, cooling towers/systems, chillers when required
6. Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
7. Accurate record-keeping and use of permit-to-work systems
8. Liaising with third-party contractors and internal stakeholders

Qualifications:

1. City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent
2. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
3. Previous experience in commercial or critical environments
4. HV Authorised Person status is advantageous
5. Strong background in outdoor electrical infrastructure is desirable

On Offer:

1. £54,258 per annum + 3% shift allowance = £55,885.74
2. Continental shift pattern (days and nights)
3. Bonus every December
4. Annual pay review
5. 17.5% employer pension contribution
6. Private healthcare