Night Shift Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Night Shift Electrical Engineer for a critical site in Chiswick. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance across electrical systems, providing first-line support, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will hold NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and possess strong electrical maintenance experience. Competitive salary of £61,000 per year offered.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

Free food on site

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Experience in planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Ability to work shifts in a technical or critical site environment.
• IOSH Working Safely or similar health and safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive electrical maintenance to ensure compliance.
• Provide first-line support for M&E plant and systems.
• Monitor and optimize building systems during night operations.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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

High voltage experience

Understanding of statutory regulations

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

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

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