Shift Electrician - Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer

Mitie; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP

Salary Finance

Choices lifestyle benefits

Cycle to work

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Shift Electrical Engineer/Electrician for a 40-hour, full-time role based in Coleshill, Birmingham. You will work a 3-shift system (Morning, Afternoon, Nights) across electrical and mechanical disciplines in an operational environment, performing electrical installations, testing, fault diagnosis, and maintenance tasks.

The role emphasizes safe working practices, reading technical drawings, and collaboration with trades and contractors.

Qualifications

• BS 7671 (18th Edition) electrical installations qualification.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical installations and assist tradespeople with wiring, calibration, and alignment tasks.
• Carry out testing, fault diagnosis, repairs, and updates to maintenance work orders.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation plant to optimise reliability and maintainability.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures—no live working permitted, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, attend toolbox talks, and liaise with contractors or external suppliers where required.

Skills

Electrical systems & controls

Reading technical drawings

Education

BS 7671 (18th Edition) electrical installations

Job description

Mitie is seeking a Shift Electrical Engineer/Electrician for a 40-hour, full-time role based in Coleshill, Birmingham. You will work a 3-shift system (Morning, Afternoon, Nights) across electrical and mechanical disciplines in an operational environment, performing electrical installations, testing, fault diagnosis, and maintenance tasks.

The role emphasizes safe working practices, reading technical drawings, and collaboration with trades and contractors.