Electrical Shift Engineer – £47,000 - Thurrock, Essex in Tilbury)

PRS Recruitment Services; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer to join their team in a high-profile critical environment. This role offers a competitive salary and ample overtime opportunities, along with a supportive management team dedicated to your professional growth. You will conduct essential electrical maintenance, respond to emergencies, and work on various building systems. With a focus on training and development, this company provides clear pathways for career progression in a friendly and stable work environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Free Parking

Company Pension

Healthcare Benefits

Industry-Leading Training and Development

Long-Term Career Progression

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in building services or facilities maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems with fault-finding abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Respond to emergency callouts and resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain and repair HVAC plant and building systems.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Finding

Building Management Systems (BMS)

HVAC Systems

General Building Maintenance

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Job description

Electrical Shift Engineer – £47,000

Location: Thurrock, Essex

Salary: £47,000 + Ample Overtime Opportunities

Hours: Continental Shifts – 6am–6pm & 6pm–6am

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer to join a leading facilities management provider, servicing a high-profile Critical Environment in Thurrock, Essex.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a company that truly values its people — offering clear progression pathways, ongoing training, and a supportive management team dedicated to your development.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance.

- Respond to emergency callouts and ensure issues are resolved efficiently.

- Work on electrical systems including lighting, wiring, alarms, BMS, and distribution.

- Carry out minor general building maintenance (e.g. drainage, sinks, tiling).

- Perform fault finding on systems such as AHUs, FCUs, UPS, Generators, LV systems.

- Operate and manage BMS controls (Head End preferred).

- Maintain and repair HVAC plant, VAV/VRV systems, and water treatment systems.

Requirements:

- City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or a related trade.

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in building services or facilities maintenance.

- Sound knowledge of building systems with strong fault-finding abilities.

- Positive attitude with a desire to grow and develop within the role.

What’s On Offer:

- £47,000 base salary + generous overtime

- Annual leave + bank holidays

- Free parking available

- Company pension & healthcare benefits

- Industry-leading training and development

- Long-term career progression

- Friendly, stable, and people-focused work environment

Ready for the next step in your career?

Apply today and become part of a team where your work is valued, and your growth is supported.