Electrician - shift engineer

Electrical Engineer Facilities Management Experience Location: East London Salary: £55k + Overtime Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Shifts: 4 days on, 4 off – rotating day and night shifts (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00) Holiday: 20 days annual leave On-Call: 1 in 4 rota Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our facilities management team at a critical data centre site. This role is shift-based, involving both day and night work, and is ideal for someone with a solid background in electrical systems, data centre environments, and critical infrastructure maintenance. You’ll play a key role in delivering high standards of compliance, escalation, and service reliability across the site. Key Responsibilities · Electrical maintenance and reactive repair tasks within a live data centre environment. · Ensure critical systems (HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, etc.) are maintained to high standards. · Monitor and control building management systems (BMS) and escalate issues in line with site protocols. · Follow structured logging, escalation, and incident management procedures to maintain uptime and compliance. · Complete routine PPMs, fault finding, and emergency repairs. · Maintain detailed records of work, incidents, and compliance logs. · Participate in a 1-in-4 on-call rota and provide emergency response cover as needed. · Adhere to health & safety and site-specific risk assessments. Qualifications & Experience · Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installation (essential). · Proven FM experience, ideally in a critical/data centre environment. · Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, control panels, and power distribution. · Comfortable working on high-voltage systems (HVAP advantageous but not essential). · Excellent understanding of escalation and incident logging processes in mission-critical settings. · Confident working on a rotating day/night shift pattern. · Good communication skills and a methodical, calm approach to high-pressure situations. What We Offer · Competitive salary and shift allowance · Overtime opportunities · 20 days annual leave · Structured career development and training support · Opportunity to work on high-profile, business-critical infrastructure · Inclusion in the company on-call rota (1 in 4 weeks)