Electrical Shift Engineer – Romford – 50k
We’re seeking a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join a critical engineering team at a state-of-the-art critical facility in Romford. This role is ideal for an electrically qualified engineer with experience in critical or high-resilience environments who wants to gain or build upon experience in the critical sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of electrical and building services equipment within a mission-critical environment.
* Operate and maintain key data centre infrastructure, including:
* HV/LV distribution systems
* UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems and battery banks
* Standby generators and automatic transfer switches (ATS)
* Power monitoring and BMS systems
* CRAC / CRAH cooling systems, chilled water plant, and HVAC controls
* Support routine testing of emergency systems and ensure compliance with operational procedures and site safety standards.
* Monitor and respond to alarms through the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
* Ensure all maintenance documentation, logs, and shift reports are accurately maintained.
* Assist with switching schedules, isolations, and safe systems of work within HV/LV environments.
Applicant Requirements:
* Electrically qualified (City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ, or equivalent).
* Proven experience working in critical environments such as data centres, hospitals, financial institutions, or similar.
* Strong knowledge of electrical systems, fault diagnosis, and emergency power systems.
* Familiarity with HV switching, UPS operation, or generator testing is highly desirable.
* Data centre experience beneficial but not essential — full site-specific training provided.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Why Join?
* Work in a technically advanced and highly resilient facility.
* Gain hands-on exposure to mission-critical engineering systems.
* Join a supportive shift team committed to professional standards and continuous improvement.
* On-site parking, professional development, and training in critical systems