Rotating Shift Electrical Engineer – Critical Facilities

Wates; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS is recruiting an experienced Shift Engineer with an Electrical bias for the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and fault-finding across electrical and building services systems to ensure reliability and safety.

The role operates on a rotating day/night shift, with some weekend work, and requires you to work to strict safety, regulatory and contractual standards within a world-class scientific environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with recognised electrical industry qualifications.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical Installation/Maintenance.
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent Inspection & Testing qualification.
• Experience working within Facilities Management, Building Services or maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, lighting, emergency lighting and associated plant.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a shift team.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Facilities Management or Building Services background.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and associated building services equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify faults across electrical installations and plant.
• Support the operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure and site services.
• Complete inspections, testing and compliance checks in line with statutory requirements.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with current legislation and company procedures.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, documentation and permit-to-work requirements.
• Liaise effectively with colleagues, subcontractors and the client team.
• Participate in the on-site shift rota to ensure continuous service delivery.
• Qualified electrician with recognised electrical industry qualifications.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Installation/Maintenance

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent Inspection & Testing

Tools

BMS systems knowledge

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

WPS is recruiting an experienced Shift Engineer with an Electrical bias for the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and fault-finding across electrical and building services systems to ensure reliability and safety.

The role operates on a rotating day/night shift, with some weekend work, and requires you to work to strict safety, regulatory and contractual standards within a world-class scientific environment.