Maintenance Shift Electrician

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.

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

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 from legacy infrastructure to modern automated equipment. You will play a vital part in ensuring reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial electrical systems
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on:
  • Motors, drives, and control panels
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • 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

• 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

• IPAF working at height
• Working in Confined Spaces
• Knowledge of:
  • Power Factor Correction
  • Site services (e.g., utilities, BEMS, LSS)
  • HV authorisation (preferred but not essential)