Electrical Shift Engineer

EQUANS; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services company in Salford is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer for a permanent full-time role. The candidate will provide engineering support and ensure operational standards are met. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, performing scheduled maintenance tasks, and communicating with the FM management team. Candidates must possess strong electrical maintenance skills and City and Guilds training. Benefits include 24 days annual leave and access to employee assistance programs.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Gym membership discounts

Employee discount shopping schemes

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Good experience of electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Previous AP / AE experience and qualifications preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all activities are undertaken with regard to quality and Health & Safety.
• Manage subcontractors and oversee engineering activities.
• Perform PPM tasks and reactive callouts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Electrical maintenance and repairs

Education

City and Guilds training

Job description

EQUANS are looking for a Electrical Shift Engineer to join our team in Salford for our Media City contract. This role would be a permanent full‑time role working a shift pattern of 4‑on, 4‑off – working 4x shifts 07:00‑19:00 followed by 4x days off. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview

EQUANS are recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to join our existing team on the Media City Contract. This is a permanent full‑time role working Monday to Friday.

The Engineer’s primary role will be all‑round engineering support, maintaining the building infrastructure. They must have a detailed understanding of all new or current Building Services systems and contingency procedures within the buildings and comply with the Health & Safety/building codes of practice.

It is the Electrical Engineer’s role to act as a coordination point for the day‑to‑day activities on site between them and the FM management team.

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all activities allocated to their shift are undertaken with a professional and conscientious outlook with regard to the quality of work and Health & Safety, maintaining the uptime criteria.

To ensure that there are excellent standards of response to plant failures, completion of assigned work and ensure any abnormal operating conditions and housekeeping issues are dealt with proficiently.

The individual should have a very good track record and should be capable of running the operation whilst on duty including their respective shift engineer during night shifts and subcontractors.

Ensure that any difficulties encountered on engineering activities are reported to the Engineering Supervisor / Manager.

Ensure all record‑keeping functions are completed on a daily basis, understanding of escalation procedures.

Be part of out‑of‑hours call‑out and overtime for on‑site works and site cover.

Risk Assessments and Method Statements read, write and review. Carry out Point of Work risk assessment.

Subcontractors management.

All PPE, uniform, tools and specialised tools will be supplied by EQUANS.

The working hours are continental shift based 12 hrs on site, 1 hour lunch, 4 days and 4 nights shifts.

Principal Objectives

• Carry out PPM tasks and record and complete relative documents
• Carry out reactive callouts on critical systems
• Complete compliance testing and minor works to JSP standard
• Minor installation works and testing
• Clear communication of the company vision and objectives ensuring the implementation of new procedures
• Promote and drive the company values
• Keep up to date with industry developments, driving innovation and effective change

Impact

This role will be client‑forward facing; the candidate needs to have good experience and excellent communication skills to ensure all operational and contractual obligations are adhered to, mitigating risk to EQUANS.

Complexity

We are looking for a confident, experienced and driven individual with an experienced background, good planning and organisational skills.

Qualifications or Required Experience

• City and Guilds training
• Strong communication skills
• Good experience of electrical maintenance and repairs
• Previous AP / AE experience and qualifications preferred but not essential

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave, increasing to 25 after 1 year’s service (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective / individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans, we are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

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