At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep essential site infrastructure running smoothly with electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis.
- Company: Join a professional engineering team at Heathrow Terminal 5.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible shift patterns, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Stable, long-term role with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-profile environment while maintaining work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Must have recognised electrical qualifications and experience in maintenance.
DR Newitt are currently recruiting for experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join a busy engineering and facilities environment at Heathrow Terminal 5. We have two shift patterns available, offering an excellent opportunity for qualified electricians who are looking for a stable, long-term role within a high-profile site.
- Option 1 – Night Shift
- Sunday to Thursday
- 8-hour night shifts
- Option 2 – Continental Shift
- 4 days on / 4 days off
- Followed by 4 nights on / 4 nights off
- 12-hour shifts
Both positions involve the same core electrical maintenance responsibilities.
The Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in keeping essential site infrastructure operating safely and reliably. You will be responsible for a combination of planned preventative maintenance, electrical inspections, fault finding and reactive repairs, working as part of an experienced engineering team. You will have the opportunity to work within a technically demanding environment where your electrical knowledge and ability to diagnose and resolve faults will be highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
- Complete electrical safety inspections and testing
- Respond to reactive maintenance requirements and electrical faults
- Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs
- Support ongoing preventative maintenance programmes
- Carry out regular inspections and identify potential issues before they become failures
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation using site IT systems
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health & safety requirements and relevant legislation
- Work closely with colleagues and other site teams to maintain high levels of service
- Ensure maintenance activities are completed within agreed schedules and service levels
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for experienced electrical maintenance professionals who are confident working independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
Essential:
- Recognised electrical qualification – Level 2/3 City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent
- City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection & Testing
- 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Previous experience in electrical maintenance
- Good fault-finding and diagnostic ability
- Comfortable working within a planned/reactive maintenance environment
- Good IT skills and the ability to accurately complete maintenance records
- Strong focus on health & safety
- Full UK driving licence
Experience within facilities management, commercial buildings, infrastructure or other complex sites would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional engineering environment where you will be working on a major, high-profile site. You will benefit from:
- 12-hour shift patterns, providing an attractive work/life balance
- Choice of permanent night shift or continental shift pattern
- A stable, long-term opportunity
- Working within a professional engineering and facilities environment
- Access to a virtual GP service for you and your household
- Financial wellbeing support, including early access to pay and competitive loans
- Flexible lifestyle benefits, including the option to purchase additional holidays
- Dental cover, technology discounts and other lifestyle benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
Interested? If you’re an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Shift Electrician with your 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification and you’re interested in working at Heathrow Terminal 5, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now through DR Newitt and we’ll be in touch to discuss the opportunity and shift pattern that best suits you.
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