Shift Electrical Engineer

Shift Electrical Engineer

Location: Ellesmere Port

Shift: Day shift – 0600 – 1800. Night shift – 18:00 – 0600. Rotational schedule:
Week 1 – 4 nights, 3 off;
Week 2 – 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights;
Week 3 – 3 off, 4 days;
Week 4 – 7 off.

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and we promise to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Shift Electrical Engineer with HV experience to support the smooth, safe and continuous running of our fast‑paced plant.

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and complete associated reports.
• Conduct fault‑finding, planned maintenance and reactive repairs for electrical plant.
• Support team members as directed by the Supervisor or Contract Manager.
• Ensure all tasks are completed within contractual time scales.
• Complete electrical installations and system upgrades on site.
• Supervise visiting sub‑contractors, ensuring safe and high‑quality work.
• Adopt a flexible approach to support other properties within the portfolio.
• Complete all documentation accurately and on time.
• Work safely and diligently, following company policies and procedures.
• Participate fully in training, appraisals and development activities.
• Undertake training in mechanical maintenance and assist the mechanical team when required.

• Recognised electrical qualification, apprenticeship, or time‑served experience.
• IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (highly advantageous but not essential).
• Experience in HV switching (highly advantageous but not essential).
• Experience working with power supplies, lighting, meters, circuit boards and pumps.
• Ability to anticipate, diagnose and repair faults.
• Capable of completing essential paperwork accurately and promptly.

• A supportive, values‑driven team environment in a high‑performing site.
• Opportunities for training, skill development and career progression.
• Workplace that encourages innovation, fresh thinking and continuous improvement.
• Virtual GP service for you and your household.
• Salary Finance scheme – access up to 50% of earned pay before payday with a small fee and competitive loans.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform – Choices – allows purchase of up to five extra days’ holiday, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, technology products and more.
• High street discounts through MiDeals, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and life cover up to four times salary.
• Enhanced pension contributions, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and Mitie Matching Share Plan (free shares possible).
• Recognition through Mitie Stars – cash prizes each month and a chance to win £10,000 at year‑end.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please email Vaibhav Singh at

Please visit our careers website to submit your application.

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