Electrical Shift Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Critical Services Shift Technician (Electrical) in a dynamic team environment. This role involves providing essential maintenance services across critical systems, ensuring compliance and optimal performance in a high-pressure setting. You will work on electrical systems, including UPS and generators, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a chance to enhance your skills in a supportive atmosphere, with opportunities for career development and a range of employee benefits. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you!

Benefits

Overtime pay

Company funded health cash plan

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician with relevant certifications and experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, particularly in critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled maintenance to electrical systems and respond to customer requests.
• Perform routine inspections and reactive repairs on critical infrastructure.

Skills

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Team Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certification

Tools

CMMS System

Electrical Testing Equipment

Job description

As a Critical Services Shift Technician (Electrical) at Integral UK, you will be working across a prominent client site in Canary Wharf.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a skilled maintenance service to meet the desired standards, specifications and competency levels required.
• Respond to customer requests in compliance with agreed service levels.
• Participate in operation of shift with other team members.
• Act as Performing Authority for Permit Control Process.
• Act as a competent person issuer for contractors on Control of Works and Risk assessments/Method Statements.
• Perform duties of an Electrical/Mechanical Competent Person as defined within local site rules.

Duties:

• Working as part of a shift team operating a 24/7 rotating shift system. Be willing and flexible to work occasional overtime to provide cover for annual leave / sickness.
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and reactive repairs on electrical systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, and lighting systems.
• Monitor and maintain critical infrastructure systems to ensure optimum performance and compliance with industry standards, particularly in a high-pressure environment.
• Respond to and resolve electrical faults promptly and efficiently to minimize downtime, ensuring all work is logged and documented.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to execute maintenance activities with minimal disruption to the client's operations.
• Maintain electrical/mechanical plant and services at client sites to appropriate industry standards.
• Undertake maintenance procedures, regular checks and routine inspections on equipment in conjunction with the maintenance team to a satisfactory time scale.
• Ensure the continuous operation of the installed system.
• Undertake repair and minor works associated with the installed services relevant to their job designation and small new installation projects on a self-perform basis.
• Assist and enhance service delivery through best practice and the effective use of site systems, equipment and time.
• Carry out personal risk assessments of maintenance and repair activities.
• Complete service reports and data entry on to CMMS system within a required time scale.
• Maintain and review stock levels, spares requirement through audit and timely ordering of parts.
• Attend to and supervise specialist contractors during service visits as required.
• Communicate with all relevant parties and team members to a good recordable standard.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Fully qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Proven experience in a similar role within a critical or high-security environment, such as data centers, financial institutions, or industrial sites.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, building services, and control systems.
• Experience working with critical systems such as UPS, standby generators, and associated systems.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to work as part of a busy team.
• Flexible in approach to work scheduling.

Employee Benefits:

• Overtime x1.5 on weekday and x2 on weekends + day in lieu on bank holidays.
• Standby rate is £15 per day and £50 on bank holidays.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata into shifts for shift workers).
• Company funded health cash plan.
• Ability to buy and sell holidays – buy 5 days & sell 2 days.
• Life assurance.
• Auto-enrolment company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice.
• Employee discounts with various brands.
• Learning and development programs, training and career opportunities.