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Shift Engineer

HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTDLondon, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers excellent earning potential with a competitive salary, genuine career progression, and ongoing training within a prestigious commercial site. You'll thrive here if you are a mechanically or electrically biased engineer with strong fault-finding skills, seeking a technically challenging position with a great work-life balance. Apply now to join a leading and respected building services provider.

Quick Overview

Salary
£50k - £55k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
London, UK, United Kingdom
Posted
5 days ago

Job Description

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join a leading building services provider on a prestigious flagship site in Chelsea as an Electrical Shift Engineer. This role is perfect for an engineer who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a close-knit team, and is eager to progress their career with a reputable and supportive company.

As an Electrical Shift Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and optimising all electrical plant and equipment across the site. You’ll carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs, ensuring systems run safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with current regulations.

You’ll be working on a continental shift pattern (days and nights), offering variety and excellent earning potential through overtime.

Shift Engineer Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance across all electrical systems
  • Work on single and three-phase systems, motors, pumps, emergency lighting, fire alarms, and BMS controls
  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely
  • Carry out isolation's and ensure safe working practices at all times
  • Complete RAMS, logbooks, and maintenance records accurately
  • Use a PDA system for job management and reporting
  • Maintain strong client relationships through professional and proactive service delivery

Shift Engineer Requirments:

  • Fully qualified Electrical Engineer (City & Guilds, NVQ, EAL or equivalent)
  • Up to date with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience within commercial building services
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems and building infrastructure
  • Confident, client-facing, and a strong team player

What’s On Offer:

  • £55,000 per annum
  • Continental shift pattern – days & nights
  • Excellent overtime rates
  • 20 days annual leave
  • Company pension scheme
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities
  • Work on a high-profile site in Chelsea
  • Clear routes for internal progression

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