Shift Electrical Engineer

EQUANS SERVICES LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider seeks a Shift Electrical Engineer in Sutton, Greater London. The role includes ensuring routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems, responding to faults, and preparing relevant documentation. Candidates must hold requisite qualifications including City and Guilds certifications. A salary of £44,000 – £45,794.65 per annum is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including 24 days annual leave and various employee discounts.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• City and Guilds 236 A & B (2360 parts 1 and 2) or equivalent required.
• IET 18th edition must be held.
• Experience with NICEIC documentation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine PPM on mechanical and electrical plant.
• Complete reactive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Remedy plant faults to ensure serviceability.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Inspection

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

City and Guilds 236 A & B (or equivalent)

IET 18th edition

City & Guilds 2394 / 2395 or 2391 / 2392 Electrical Testing & Inspection

Job description

Equans is looking for a Shift Electrical Engineer to join our team in Sutton, Greater London. This is a permanent full‑time role, working 42 hours per week, based on a 4‑day rotating shift pattern between 07:00 – 19:00. There is also an on‑call rota. On offer is a salary banding of £44,000 – £45,794.65 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience, and a benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Ensure that routine PPM is carried out on all mechanical and electrical plant in accordance with site task schedules and asset lists. This position will also include the EICR testing for the site.
• Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the sites are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. Provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding PPM, reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared, and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.

What can we offer you?

• Salary banding of £44,000 – £45,794.65 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience.
• 24 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days once 2 years of service is reached (+ public holidays).
• Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Overtime available.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective / individual training, and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for?

• City and Guilds 236 A & B (2360 parts 1 and 2) or equivalent.
• IET 18th edition.
• City & Guilds 2394 / 2395 or 2391 / 2392 Electrical Testing & Inspection with experience of NICEIC documentation.
• Valid driving licence.
• PAT City & Guilds advantageous.
• Previous Hospital / Life Science experience would be advantageous.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and to be the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values – Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers’ needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do – if you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not directly to Equans Managers.