Shift Electrician

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOOTBALL & ATHLETIC CO. LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious football organization in Greater London seeks a dedicated Shift Electrician for its Stadium Operations department. The successful candidate will maintain electrical systems, respond to emergencies, and support event preparations while adhering to safety regulations. Key qualifications include an electrical qualification and a valid UK driving licence. This role promises a dynamic work environment at a state-of-the-art facility, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant electrical qualification.
• Ability to participate in emergency call-outs.
• Experience with maintenance and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with wiring regulations.
• Support events and tasks as requested by management.

Skills

Relevant electrical qualification (City & Guilds 2360, 2365 & 2391) or equivalent

Authorised Person trained for LV systems

IPAF/PASMA trained

Health and Safety training (IOSH, NEBOSH)

BMS/LCS and EMS experience

Knowledge of Static Inverters and UPS Systems

Full UK driving licence

Ability to understand technical drawings

Knowledge of safe working practices

Good IT, administration and communication skills

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures and generations. Spurs is a club that has always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We offer world‑class facilities: In 2019 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that is the beating heart of North Tottenham’s transformation. More than just a football ground it is an engine of change – creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy each year.

We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community.

There is only one Hotspur: Tottenham Hotspur.

The Role

We’re currently recruiting for a Shift Electrician to join the Stadium Operations department, to help us take things to the next level. You will report to the shift supervisor and will work alongside a multi‑skilled engineering team and specialist contractors.

The role is also expected to participate in a call‑out rota to provide emergency response outside of normal working hours.

About You

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, condition maintenance, statutory inspection and non‑destructive testing as directed on all electrical installations, plant, machinery and equipment.

Liaise with THFC helpdesk and subcontractors to deliver maintenance across the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Campus to a high standard and in accordance with the maintenance schedules as defined within SFG20 and/or manufacturers guidelines.

Maintain electrical equipment and installations ensuring they are compliant with BS 7671 wiring regulations.

Point of call for daily maintenance, electrical faults and other tasks as required.

Complete suitable risk assessments and method statements prior to undertaking any work and document in full to ensure safe working practice.

Provide support to BMS/ LCS systems with fault finding, scheduling and repair on low voltage AC/DC control systems.

Available on rotation for out of hours call‑out if required.

Support Stadium and Campus events with a flexible approach to carry out other/additional tasks, projects and assistance as requested by Operations Management.

Complete Pre‑Event Action Plans (PEAPs) to support Stadium preparations for each event as required for the Safety Certificate.

Support the production and review of relevant THFC procedures, processes and technical literature.

The role on occasions may include the need to perform tasks outside of the electrical field along with the co‑ordination of small works and the supervision of contractors.

To be an advocate in energy consumption reduction, ensuring optimum efficiency and cost savings through all services within the Stadium and Campus.

What you will bring

Skills & Experience

• A relevant electrical qualification (City & Guilds 2360, 2365 & 2391) or equivalent recognized qualification at level 3.
• Authorised Person trained for LV systems desirable.
• IPAF/PASMA trained preferred.
• Health and Safety training such as IOSH, NEBOSH desirable.
• BMS/ LCS and EMS experience Preferred.
• Knowledge of Static Inverters and UPS Systems.
• Hold a Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Thorough knowledge of safe working practises.
• Good level of IT, administration and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas.
• Values & respects others, builds relationships, collaborates.
• Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility.
• Logical and methodical, with an exceptional attention to detail.
• Self‑driven, “Can do” attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure, remain calm and focused.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of facilities plant and equipment.

The Tottenham Hotspur Way

Is to push harder, rise higher and forge greater. We involve, inspire and elevate one another to be our best selves, to produce exceptional on and off the pitch. Every day brings us opportunities to improve and make the impossible, possible.

Our values that bind us

• DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE - Impossible made possible when we think outside the box
• DARE TO CHANGE THE GAME – Relentlessly strive for glory and leave our mark on the world
• DO IT OUR WAY – Win the right way, never at all costs.

Our Responsibility to you

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to various background, DBS and reference checks for this role.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.