Electrical Shift Engineer

Equans UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Electrical Shift Engineer to join their team at Media City. This full-time role offers a unique shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off, ensuring work-life balance while tackling exciting challenges in maintaining building infrastructure. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, managing subcontractors, and responding promptly to plant failures. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and development, this opportunity promises a competitive salary and a supportive environment for growth and learning. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation!

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life cover

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Cycle schemes

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance and repairs is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required for effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM tasks and respond to reactive callouts.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Communication Skills

Compliance Testing

Subcontractor Management

Education

City and Guilds Training

AP/AE Qualifications

Job description

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Equans is looking for a Shift Electrical Engineer to join our team at Media City in Salford on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working a shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off, with shifts of 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Who are we?

Equans is a global leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees across more than 50 countries, generating over 17 billion euros annually. In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy, and decentralised renewables. Our 13,500 UK & Ireland employees help organizations embrace the energy transition towards net zero and digital & industrial transformations. Equans is part of the Bouygues group.

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Shift Electrical Engineer for our Media City contract. This permanent role involves all-round engineering support, maintaining building infrastructure, and ensuring adherence to health & safety standards. The engineer will coordinate daily activities, ensure high-quality work, respond promptly to plant failures, and manage subcontractors. The shift pattern is 12-hour continental shifts (two days, two nights, followed by four days off).

Key Responsibilities

1. Carry out PPM tasks and complete documentation
2. Respond to reactive callouts on critical systems
3. Conduct compliance testing and minor works to JSP375 standards
4. Perform minor installation works and testing
5. Communicate company vision and implement new procedures
6. Promote company values and stay updated with industry developments
7. Manage subcontractors and ensure safety protocols
8. Complete daily record-keeping and understand escalation procedures
9. Participate in overtime and site cover as needed
10. Review risk assessments and method statements

Qualifications & Experience

• City and Guilds training
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in electrical maintenance and repairs
• AP/AE qualifications are preferred but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including 24 days annual leave + holidays
• Life cover, employee discounts, gym discounts, cycle schemes, and more
• Learning opportunities and support programs
• Employee networks and wellbeing support

Additional Information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. No relocation packages are offered. Certain roles may require disclosure checks. Diversity and inclusion are core to our culture, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.