Electrical Shift Engineer

CBRE Local UK; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer based in Hommerton. The role involves delivering high-quality electrical maintenance at a static site, ensuring compliance and safety across systems. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installation and proven experience in similar environments. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Tools, uniform, and PPE provided

Access to training and development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance on commercial or critical environments.
• Experience working on shift patterns, with the ability to respond to time-sensitive issues.
• Good understanding of permit systems and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults.
• Collaborate with other shift engineers to address service-level agreements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Troubleshooting skills

Health and safety knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical Installation, Maintenance, or Engineering

17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Tools

BMS systems

UPS systems

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer
Location: Hommerton

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting an Electrical Shift Engineer to join our dedicated team at a static site.

Working on a rotating shift pattern, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance and support within a large, complex environment, ensuring critical uptime, safety, and compliance across all systems.

Shift: 4 on 4 off, Days Only, 8am-8pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all electrical systems, including lighting, emergency systems, power distribution, UPS, and control panels

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults, ensuring swift, safe resolution

• Assist with minor installation works and upgrades, and liaise with external contractors when required

• Perform scheduled system inspections and compliance testing, such as emergency lighting tests, fixed wire testing support, and generator checks

• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in line with health and safety standards, including isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems

• Accurately complete all associated paperwork, including job sheets, reports, risk assessments, and method statements

• Collaborate with other shift engineers and the site management team to address escalations and service-level agreements (SLAs)

• Monitor and report on the performance of critical plant and electrical infrastructure, escalating issues proactively

• Maintain strong communication with the client and help ensure minimal disruption to site operations

Experience Required:
Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Maintenance, or Engineering

• 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance on commercial or critical environments (data centres, hospitals, offices, etc.)

• Experience working on shift patterns, including days and nights, with the ability to respond to time-sensitive or high-impact issues

• Good understanding of permit systems, H&S regulations, and safe systems of work

• Ability to work independently or within a shift team, delivering under pressure

Desirable:

• LVAP certification

• Experience with BMS systems, UPS, and generator testing

• Knowledge of HVAC and other building systems (to assist multi-skilled teams)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Tools, uniform, and PPE provided.

• Access to training, development and upskilling programs.

• Supportive team environment and career progression within a global organisation.