Electrical Shift Engineer (Days Only)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Critical Services Shift Technician (Electrical) to ensure maintenance and operational efficiency across a major facility in Canary Wharf. This role includes working a rotating shift pattern and requires expertise in electrical systems and strong customer service skills. Suitable candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in high-pressure environments.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician with relevant certification.
• Proven experience in critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance services for electrical systems.
• Respond to electrical faults and ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with teams while maintaining industry standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Electrical systems

Control systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Job Description

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

Shift Pattern: Days & Nights - Continental shift pattern

Roles & 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:

• Work 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 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 centres, 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 and able to work as part of a busy team.
• Flexible in approach to work scheduling.

Employee Benefits:

• Overtime x1.5 on weekdays 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.