Night Shift Engineer

Job description

Electrical Night Shift Engineer – 4 on 4 off – Prestigious Commercial Building – Tottenham Court Road, London – £50,000 per annum

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for a Night Shift Electrical Engineer to join an established FM service provider at a prestigious commercial building in Tottenham Court Road, London.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Electrical Engineer with a strong background in commercial building maintenance. Working as part of a small on-site engineering team, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault-finding and electrical repairs across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company, offering a competitive salary, a consistent 4 on 4 off night shift pattern, overtime opportunities and further training and career progression.

Package & Hours of Work

• Salary of up to £50,000 per annum
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Night shifts: 20:00 - 08:00
• Uniform and tools provided
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 20 days annual leave
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Internal progression and development opportunities

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all electrical building services.
• Diagnose faults and undertake electrical fault-finding and repairs.
• Maintain lighting systems, including lamp and ballast replacements and Simmtronic/Philips lighting systems.
• Carry out emergency lighting inspections and testing.
• Maintain electrical distribution systems, including distribution boards and associated equipment.
• Undertake minor electrical installation works, including installing new sockets, lighting and circuits where appropriately authorised.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timescales and to the required standards.
• Identify and report faults with building services equipment, taking appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety regulations and site procedures.
• Escort specialist subcontractors and monitor their activities while on site.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete all relevant paperwork.
• Liaise professionally with the client and site management team regarding maintenance issues and service delivery.
• Ensure contractual obligations, KPIs and SLAs are consistently achieved.
• Monitor mechanical building services plant and report any faults or abnormalities to the relevant team.

Requirements

• Electrically qualified to Level 2 and Level 3, such as City & Guilds or NVQ, or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Proven experience working within commercial building maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical PPM, reactive maintenance and fault-finding.
• Experience working within a large commercial building would be advantageous.
• Must be able to provide copies of relevant electrical qualifications and trade certificates.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, client-facing approach.
• Reliable and able to work independently during night shifts.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £42,500 and £57,500 Per Month

Published at

02-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English