Electrical Shift Engineer

Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours shift pattern

Salary: £23.35 per hour

Published: 15-Jun-26

Electrical Shift Engineer

Shift Electrical Engineer for the client's address based in Basildon

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, shift pattern

• week 1 0600 to 1400
• week 2 0700 to 1500
• week 3 1400 to 2200 all with 30 minutes un-paid lunch breaks.

Rate: £23.25 Per hour

Included within above rate is a 1 in 9 weeks on call - Monday to Sunday.

Attendance paid at appropriate overtime rate.

Full-Time, Rotational shift work

Working as part of a team

Overtime available at Rate x 1.5

Required experience in (minimum)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Shift Engineer to join our engineering team at a well-established manufacturing plant with over 60 years of operational history.

This is a key role supporting production by maintaining and improving a diverse range of electrical systems%u2014from legacy infrastructure to modern automated equipment. You will play a vital part in ensuring reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial electrical systems
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on:
• Motors, drives, and control panels
• Electrical distribution systems
• Heating system controls
• Automated machinery
• Support the upkeep and improvement of ageing plant infrastructure
• Maintain systems including:
• LV/HV power distribution (up to site-specific levels)
• Lighting and power systems (110V, 240V, 415V)
• Building management / BEMS systems
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise outages
• Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation projects
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical and safety regulations
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams plus management

About You Essential

• Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of industrial power and control systems
• Certified to current wiring regulations (17th / 18th Edition minimum)
• Ability to work effectively in a shift-based environment

Desirable

• Experience working with legacy/older plant systems
• IPAF working at height
• Working in Confined Spaces
• PAT testing qualification
• Knowledge of:
• Power Factor Correction
• Lightning protection systems
• Site services (e.g., utilities, BEMS, LSS)
• HV authorisation (preferred but not essential)