Electrical Shift Engineer

Location: Basildon

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)