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3 months ago
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Electrical Shift Engineer – Harlow – £50,000–£52,000

Introduction:
A leading facilities management provider is expanding operations on a high-profile site in Harlow and is now looking for experienced Electrical Shift Engineers to join their team. This is a great opportunity to work in a critical environment offering long-term development, training, and stability.

Role Overview:
You’ll be responsible for maintaining and operating key electrical and building services systems across a live critical site. You’ll work a continental shift pattern on days and nights as part of a skilled team.

Key Responsibilities:



Working on a continental shift pattern: 3s, 4s, and 6s (6:30am–6:30pm, days & nights)

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Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical building services systems

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Operating and assisting with HV switching (training provided)

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Maintaining critical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, power distribution, and BMS

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Responding to faults and emergencies across the site

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Ensuring compliance with site H&S and engineering standards

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Supporting site expansions and ongoing infrastructure upgrades

Qualifications & Experience:

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City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation / Engineering or equivalent

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18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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Previous experience in a critical environment (data centres, banking, pharmaceutical, or hospitals)

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HV experience essential (formal HVAP ticket ideal but not required – training provided)

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Strong understanding of building services and electrical systems

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Proactive and professional approach to maintenance and fault response

On Offer:

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£50,000–£52,000 basic salary

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Continental shift pattern (days & nights)

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20 days annual shift leave

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On-site parking

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HVAP training and long-term development

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Pension scheme

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Life insurance

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