Night Shift Engineer

Build Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Night Shift Electrical Engineer in Chiswick to perform electrical maintenance and provide support for plant equipment. This permanent position offers a salary of £61,000 per year, with enhanced overtime and free food on-site. Candidates must have relevant electrical qualifications and experience working in critical environments. Join a professional team dedicated to achieving high operational standards during the night shift.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

Free food provided on site

Long-term stable contract

Qualifications

• Strong electrical maintenance background with shift experience.
• Good understanding of statutory regulations and maintenance standards.
• Health and safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Provide first-line support for M&E plant equipment.
• Monitor and optimize building systems during night operations.
• Handle helpdesk requests accurately and promptly.
• Work with the shift team to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Compliance with safety regulations

Documentation and communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Test and Inspection)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Night Shift Electrical Engineer - 4 on 4 off

Location: Chiswick, London

Salary: £61,000 per year

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Nights Only)

We are looking for an experienced Night Shift Electrical Engineer to join a critical site in Chiswick. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical maintenance background who is confident working permanent nights in a professional, high-performing environment.

What’s on offer

• £61,000 per year basic salary
• Enhanced overtime rates available
• Free food provided on site
• Long-term, stable contract within a critical environment
• DBS check required once offered the position

Key responsibilities

• Planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the site, ensuring safety and compliance at all times
• First-line support for M&E plant such as pumps, motors, drives, AHUs, LV switchgear, PLCs and SCADA systems
• Monitoring and optimising building systems during night operations to drive performance and efficiency
• Handling helpdesk requests with accurate documentation and timely responses
• Working with the shift team to maintain smooth site operations overnight
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety and escalating issues where necessary

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Test and Inspection)
• High voltage experience (AP status or HV awareness beneficial)
• Previous experience within a technical or critical site environment working shifts
• Good understanding of statutory regulations and maintenance standards
• IOSH Working Safely or similar health and safety training preferred