Shift Electrician

Description:

Shift Electrician - Edinburgh - Salary up to £43,000 DOE

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering team within a large, technically advanced manufacturing and office environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their electrical maintenance experience while working across manufacturing areas, offices and specialist cleanroom environments.

Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned and routine electrical maintenance and inspections.
Complete emergency lighting checks, including scheduled weekend work.
Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs efficiently.
Undertake small power installations and electrical works within your skill set.
Provide general building services support, including some HVAC and fabric maintenance.
Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with relevant standards.
Work across two nearby buildings as part of a supportive engineering team.
Complete maintenance records and relevant compliance documentation.
Participate in the on-call rota when required.Person Specification:
SVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical qualification.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
Ideally 2–5 years' experience in electrical maintenance.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience within facilities management, manufacturing or an in-house engineering environment.
Comfortable working across a varied site with electrical, HVAC and general building services responsibilities.
Able to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
Full right to work in the UK with a clear employment history.Working Hours & Overtime:
Monday–Friday working pattern.
Early shift: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–3:30pm; Friday 7:00am–12:30pm.
Early shifts for approximately 3 weeks per month.
Late shift: approximately 1 week per month, Monday–Friday, 10:30am–7:00pm.
Weekend emergency lighting: approximately 1 weekend per month, either Saturday or split across Saturday/Sunday.
Weekend overtime paid at 1.25x.
1 in 6 on-call rota, with a £150 retainer plus a minimum 4 hours' pay when called out.
Overtime opportunities available.Salary & Benefits:
£39,300 base salary
£43,000+ potential earnings with overtime and on-call.
Overtime and on-call payments.
Opportunity to develop your electrical maintenance skills.
Supportive and experienced engineering team.
Long-term career development opportunities.
Potential progression into a Lead Engineer/Engineering Leadership position.Security & Compliance: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Standard SC security clearance process, including providing evidence of UK Right to Work and a clear employment history