Shift Technician/Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a cutting-edge aerospace, defence, and security site as a Shift Technician/Electrical Engineer. In this role, you'll be responsible for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and fault finding, ensuring high operational standards and plant efficiency. Collaborate with skilled engineers in a prestigious environment that values teamwork and innovation. This position offers the opportunity for overtime and additional on-call payments, making it a rewarding challenge for those passionate about engineering and facilities management.

Benefits

Opportunity for overtime and additional on-call payments

Great working environment with cutting-edge technology

Collaborative team at a prestigious site

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained maintenance electrician with City and Guilds qualifications.
• Strong fault-finding skills and knowledge of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete PPM and reactive tasks to high standards.
• Fault finding on building services plant and electrical systems.

Skills

Fault finding

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Reactive repairs

Health & Safety compliance

Education

City and Guilds qualifications in Electrical Engineering

Apprentice-trained maintenance electrician

GCSE and A-Level education

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Shift Technician/Electrical Engineer

Salary: £41,224 (including shift allowance and on-call rates)

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30 (early shift) & 14:00 - 22:00 (late shift)

On-Call/Overtime: On-call rota 1 week in 5 with additional payment for callouts

Role Overview

Join a dynamic team at a cutting-edge aerospace, defence, and security site, working alongside skilled engineers in a collaborative environment. As a Shift Technician/Electrical Engineer, you’ll be responsible for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, fault finding, and assisting with building fabric works. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the site’s high operational standards and improving plant efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Complete PPM and reactive tasks to high standards
2. Fault finding on building services plant and electrical systems
3. Assist with minor new works and system refurbishments
4. Coordinate sub-contractor activities
5. Participate in the on-call rota
6. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures
7. Manage work orders through CAFM system
8. Assist with project-based activities when required

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained maintenance electrician
• City and Guilds qualifications in Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition IEE Electrical Regulations
• GCSE and A-Level education (desirable)

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in Facilities Management with a focus on PPM and reactive maintenance
• Strong fault-finding skills and understanding of electrical systems and building services
• Site-based role, so proximity to the aerospace, defence, and security site is ideal
• No driving license required

Perks

• Work at a prestigious aerospace, defence, and security site with a collaborative team
• Opportunity for overtime and additional on-call payments
• Great working environment with cutting-edge technology

Ready to take on a rewarding challenge? Apply now