At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep a large-scale automated site running efficiently and solve real engineering problems.
- Company: Dynamic engineering firm in West Sussex with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, life cover, and discounts on retail and leisure.
- Other info: Enjoy a balanced work/life schedule with 4 on/4 off shifts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role with varied challenges every shift.
- Qualifications: Electrical qualification and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
If you're an electrically biased engineer who enjoys fault finding, keeping plant running and actually fixing problems (not just patching them up) — this one's worth a look. This is a busy, hands-on environment where no two shifts are the same.
The Role
- You'll be part of a shift engineering team responsible for keeping a large-scale automated site running efficiently.
- Reacting to breakdowns and getting systems back online quickly.
- Carrying out PPMs properly and improving plant reliability.
- Fault finding across a wide range of electrical systems.
- Supporting continuous improvement across the site.
You’ll be working on:
- Sensors, relays, contactors, AC/DC motors.
- MCC panels and control systems.
- PLCs (Siemens S7 ideal, but not essential).
- Instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow etc.).
It’s proper engineering — not just ticking boxes.
What You’ll Need
- Electrical qualification (HNC or equivalent).
- Strong fault-finding skills.
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, automated or similar environments.
- Confident reading electrical drawings.
- PLC knowledge is a bonus, not a must.
Shift Pattern
- 4 on / 4 off.
- 2 days (06:30 - 18:30).
- 2 nights (18:30 - 06:30).
- 4 days off.
- Good work/life balance with proper downtime between rotations.
Package
- £45,000 - £55,000.
- Pension.
- Life cover.
- Retail, leisure and travel discounts.
- Ongoing training and development.
Why This Role?
This is a chance to get stuck into a technically varied site where you’ll actually make an impact — not just keep things ticking over. If you’ve worked as an Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Shift Engineer or similar — you’ll slot straight in.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Shift Electrical Engineer in Pulborough employer: McCarthy Recruitment
Join a dynamic team as a Shift Electrical Engineer in West Sussex, where you'll thrive in a hands-on environment that values your expertise in fault finding and problem-solving. With a competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000, excellent benefits including ongoing training, and a balanced 4 on/4 off shift pattern, this role offers not just a job but a meaningful career path in a supportive workplace that prioritises employee growth and well-being.
