Maintenance Shift Electrician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Basildon is seeking a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer for a long-established manufacturing plant. The role maintains and improves a diverse range of electrical systems, from legacy infrastructure to modern automated equipment, prioritising reliability, safety and continuous improvement.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults in motors, drives and control panels, and ensure compliance with current electrical regulations.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of industrial power and control systems.
• Certified to current wiring regulations (17th/18th Edition).
• Ability to work effectively in a shift-based environment.
• Experience working with legacy/older plant systems (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on motors, drives and control panels.
• Maintain LV/HV distribution, lighting and building management systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise outages.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering teams and management.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

BEMS

Job description

For the client's address based in Basildon

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, shift pattern

week 1 0600 to 1400

week 2 0700 to 1500

week 3 1400 to 2200 all with 30 minutes un-paid lunch breaks.

Included within above rate is a 1 in 9 weeks on call - Monday to Sunday.

Attendance paid at appropriate overtime rate.

Full-Time, Rotational shift work

Working as part of a team

Required experience in (minimum)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Shift Engineer to join our engineering team at a well-established manufacturing plant with over 60 years of operational history.

This is a key role supporting production by maintaining and improving a diverse range of electrical systems from legacy infrastructure to modern automated equipment. You will play a vital part in ensuring reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial electrical systems
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on:
  • Motors, drives, and control panels
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Automated machinery
• Support the upkeep and improvement of ageing plant infrastructure
• Maintain systems including:
  • LV/HV power distribution (up to site-specific levels)
  • Lighting and power systems (110V, 240V, 415V)
  • Building management / BEMS systems
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise outages
• Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation projects
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical and safety regulations
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams plus management

About You

• Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of industrial power and control systems
• Certified to current wiring regulations (17th / 18th Edition minimum)
• Ability to work effectively in a shift-based environment

Experience working with legacy/older plant systems

• IPAF working at height
• Working in Confined Spaces
• Knowledge of:
  • Power Factor Correction
  • Site services (e.g., utilities, BEMS, LSS)
  • HV authorisation (preferred but not essential)