Electrical Shift Engineer
Don't apply into the void.
Most applications for this Hamton Environmental Services role vanish into an ATS. With jobfinder-ai, your agent finds the actual hiring manager or founder behind this opening and sends a tailored email from your own inbox — so a real person reads your pitch and replies. We then follow up until you land on the calendar.
Reach the decision-maker — $5About the role
**Location:** Basildon **Hours:** Monday to Friday 37\.5 hours shift pattern **Salary:** £23\.35 per hour **Published:** 15\-Jun\-26
Electrical Shift Engineer
Shift Electrical Engineer for the client's address based in Basildon
37\.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, shift pattern
week 1 0600 to 1400
week 2 0700 to 1500
week 3 1400 to 2200 all with 30 minutes un\-paid lunch breaks.
**Rate:** £23\.25 Per hour
Included within above rate is a 1 in 9 weeks on call \- Monday to Sunday.
Attendance paid at appropriate overtime rate.
Full\-Time, Rotational shift work
Working as part of a team
Overtime available at Rate x 1\.5
Required experience in (minimum)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
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%u2014from 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
Lightning protection systems
Site services (e.g., utilities, BEMS, LSS)
HV authorisation (preferred but not essential)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Ready to reach the decision-maker?
Set this role as a target and your agent does the sourcing, finds the verified email, writes the pitch, and follows up — on autopilot.
Start your hunt