Shift Engineer

Randstad Staffing; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the UK is looking for a proactive Shift Electrical Engineer for a commercial maintenance team in Salisbury. Responsibilities include conducting preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and working closely with on-site teams. Successful candidates will have a recognised electrical qualification and experience in building services. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for overtime and professional development.

Benefits

Company Pension

Abundant Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification required.
• Proven experience in commercial maintenance essential.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Provide reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on M&E plant.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Excellent fault-finding abilities

Strong communication skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installations

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

Job description

Job Title: Shift Electrical Engineer (Commercial Maintenance)

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Benefits: Company Pension, Abundant Overtime Opportunities

Hours: Shift Pattern - Continental

About this role

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Shift Electrical Engineer to join our dedicated facilities maintenance team at a key commercial site in Salisbury.

In this role, you will be the go-to technical expert on shift, responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all electrical and mechanical building services. You will perform a vital function in keeping the site safe, compliant, and fully operational for its occupants.

Your day-to-day work will involve a mix of planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and fast-paced reactive maintenance, requiring strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of building services.
• Providing timely and efficient reactive maintenance and fault‑finding on electrical systems.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults on M&E plant, including HVAC systems, Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), emergency lighting, fire alarms, and building controls.
• Carrying out minor electrical installations and remedial works as required.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with current health and safety regulations and to a high standard.
• Working closely with the on‑site team and specialist subcontractors to resolve complex issues.
• Maintaining accurate records of all completed maintenance tasks.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A recognised electrical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations, or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) qualification.
• Proven experience in a commercial maintenance or building services environment.
• A strong understanding of both electrical and mechanical (M&E) systems.
• Excellent fault‑finding and diagnostic abilities.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively on a shift rota.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to health and safety.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary of £40,000.
• Access to a company pension scheme.
• Plentiful overtime available to boost your earnings.
• A stable, long‑term position at a key site.
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

skills

building maintenance

education

city & guilds electrical installations