Multi Skilled Shift Engineer - Electrical Engineer Bias

Mitie; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Multi Skilled Shift Engineer with an Electrical Engineer bias to join our Coleshill, Birmingham team. You will work on a 3-shift system (morning, afternoon, night) across electrical and mechanical disciplines in a facilities management setting.

The role involves installing, testing, fault-diagnosing, and maintaining electrical and instrumentation plant, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. A proactive, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, plant and controls.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and procedures.
• Self-motivated, well-organised and eager to learn.
• Respectful, professional and confident in raising safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical installations and assist tradespeople with wiring, calibration, and alignment tasks
• Carry out testing, fault diagnosis, repairs, and updates to maintenance work orders
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation plant to optimise reliability and maintainability
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures—no live working permitted, ensuring a safe working environment
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, attend toolbox talks, and liaise with contractors or external suppliers where required

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Self-organisation

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

BS 7671 (18th Edition) Electrical Installations

Job description

Multi Skilled Shift Engineer - Electrical Engineer Bias

Role: Multi Skilled Shift Engineer - Electrical Engineer Bias

Hours: 40 Hrs. Full Time - 3 shift system (Morning - 6am-2pm ( Mon-Friday), Afternoon 2pm - 10pm ( Monday to Thurs then Friday 10am - 6pm), Nights 10pm-6am ( Monday till Friday morning 6am))

Location: Coleshill, Birmingham

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Multi Skilled Shift Engineer - Electrical Engineer Bias who will work with a range of Mitie clients to conduct work that provides a multi-skilled maintenance service across electrical and mechanical disciplines within an operational environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Complete electrical installations and assist tradespeople with wiring, calibration, and alignment tasks
• Carry out testing, fault diagnosis, repairs, and updates to maintenance work orders
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation plant to optimise reliability and maintainability
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures—no live working permitted, ensuring a safe working environment
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, attend toolbox talks, and liaise with contractors or external suppliers where required

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified to BS 7671 (18th Edition) in Electrical Installations
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, plant, and controls
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and procedures
• Self-motivated, well-organised, and eager to learn
• Respectful, professional, and confident in raising safety concerns

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic, multi-skilled engineering environment
• Exposure to a variety of clients and operational equipment
• Career development within a leading facilities management organisation.