Shift Electrician

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.