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Electrical Biased Shift Engineer

United Kingdom, London 30.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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My client is seeking a reliable and skilled day & night Electrical Shift Engineer to join their team in the London area on a temporary 3-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across the site, ensuring operational assets experience minimal downtime. Working within a team of engineers, you will maintain high standards of competency and safety, delivering exceptional service to the client and contributing to overall customer satisfaction. You will provide technical support, advice, and guidance to both the client and team members, demonstrating best value when progressing repairs and minor works. Ownership of the site service is essential, ensuring all works are completed safely, accurately, and within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).

Job Responsibility

  • Work collaboratively within a team of engineers to uphold the highest standards and competencies
  • Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks to minimise operational downtime
  • Keep the client and team regularly updated on progress and issues
  • Contribute to delivering a quality service aimed at achieving 100% customer satisfaction
  • Provide technical support, advice, and guidance to the client and team
  • Demonstrate best value when managing repairs and minor works
  • Ensure all works, including those by service partners, are delivered safely
  • Maintain accuracy and ensure all tasks are completed within SLA requirements
  • Take ownership of site services, delivering exceptional customer service

Requirements

  • Proven experience in electrical maintenance and shift engineering roles
  • Strong knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment
  • Excellent communication skills for client and team updates
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to health and safety standards and safe working practices
  • Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks to meet SLAs
  • Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality service
  • Experience in managing minor works and repairs with cost-effectiveness
  • Ownership and accountability for site service delivery
  • Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or CAFM (desirable)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • 18th Edition
  • Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ)
  • Health and Safety training (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH)
  • Electrical safety and compliance standards knowledge

Nice to have

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or CAFM (desirable)

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