At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve electrical systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing plant with over 60 years of operational history.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, overtime pay, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Other info: Full-time rotational shifts with potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team and make a real impact on production reliability and safety.
- Qualifications: Completed electrical apprenticeship and experience in industrial environments required.
The predicted salary is between 23.35 - 23.35 £ per hour.
Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours shift pattern
Salary: £23.35 per hour
Shift schedule:
- Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00
- Week 2: 07:00 - 15:00
- Week 3: 14:00 - 22:00 (30‑minute unpaid lunch break)
Included within the above rate is a 1 in 9 weeks on call – Monday to Sunday. Attendance paid at appropriate overtime rate. Full‑time, rotational shift work. Overtime available at rate x 1.5.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Shift Engineer to join our engineering team at a well‑established manufacturing plant with over 60 years of operational history. This is a key role supporting production by maintaining and improving a diverse range of electrical systems – from legacy infrastructure to modern automated equipment. You will play a vital part in ensuring reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial electrical systems
- Diagnose faults and perform repairs on:
- Motors, drives, and control panels
- Electrical distribution systems
- Heating system controls
- Automated machinery
- Support the upkeep and improvement of ageing plant infrastructure
- Maintain systems including:
- LV/HV power distribution (up to site‑specific levels)
- Lighting and power systems (110V, 240V, 415V)
- Building management / BEMS systems
- Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise outages
- Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation projects
- Ensure all work complies with current electrical and safety regulations
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams plus management
About You
Essential
- Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship
- Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of industrial power and control systems
- Certified to current wiring regulations (17th / 18th Edition minimum)
- Ability to work effectively in a shift‑based environment
Desirable
- Experience working with legacy/older plant systems
- IPAF working at height
- Working in confined spaces
- PAT testing qualification
- Knowledge of power factor correction
- Knowledge of lightning protection systems
- Knowledge of site services (e.g., utilities, BEMS, LSS)
- HV authorisation (preferred but not essential)
Electrical Shift Engineer in Basildon employer: Hamton Environmental Services Ltd
Join a well-established manufacturing plant with over 60 years of operational history, where you will be part of a dynamic engineering team dedicated to maintaining and improving a diverse range of electrical systems. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside competitive pay rates and overtime options. With a commitment to safety and innovation, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the reliability and efficiency of our operations in a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Hamton Environmental Services Ltd Recruitment Team
