Shift Engineer

Overview

As Electrical Shift Engineer, you will maintain and operate electrical and building services in a large Canary Wharf commercial building. You’ll work within an established engineering team to deliver PPM, reactive repairs, and technical support, ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous operation. You’ll diagnose faults, perform electrical maintenance, and maintain records in the CAFM system, contributing to a high-profile site. This role offers exposure to varied electrical systems and cross-functional collaboration in a professional FM environment.

Pay / Benefits

• salary £56,000–£60,000
• 20 days holiday
• overtime available
• prestigious building in Canary Wharf
• long-term opportunity
• continental shift pattern

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across landlord areas
• Diagnose faults and complete electrical repairs to minimise downtime
• Maintain electrical distribution systems, lighting, and emergency lighting
• Support plant rooms, risers, landlord supplies and communal areas
• Respond to faults and emergencies, resolving issues safely and efficiently
• Conduct routine inspections, testing and fault-finding
• Ensure work complies with health, safety procedures and electrical regulations
• Maintain maintenance records and update the CAFM system
• Collaborate with other shift engineers and specialist contractors

Key requirements

• Electrically qualified, ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience as Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Electrical Shift Engineer in commercial building services
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good knowledge of electrical systems and PPM
• Experience in large commercial buildings or critical environments (advantageous)
• Proactive maintenance mindset focused on safety and problem-solving
• Willingness to work a continental shift pattern (days and nights)
• proactive
• problem-solving
• team collaboration
• fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• electrical systems knowledge
• planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

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