The Vacancy
Shift Electrical Engineer – Wellcome Genome Campus
Are you a qualified Electrical Engineer looking for a dynamic role in a world-class scientific environment? Join the Wellcome Genome Campus as a Shift Electrical Engineer and play a key part in maintaining the electrical systems that support cutting-edge research, 24/7.
Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, Saffron Walden
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Shift Rota
About the Role
As a Shift Electrical Engineer, you’ll be part of a dedicated team providing round-the-clock support for the campus’s electrical infrastructure. You’ll respond to faults, carry out preventative maintenance, and ensure systems are operating safely and efficiently during your shift.
Key Responsibilities
1. Perform electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis across campus facilities
2. Respond to reactive issues during shift hours, ensuring minimal disruption
3. Conduct routine inspections and testing in line with compliance standards
4. Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
5. Maintain accurate records of work completed and system performance
6. Liaise with other FM teams and contractors to ensure seamless service delivery
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
7. Recognised electrical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds 2365, 18th Edition)
8. Experience in electrical maintenance within a facilities or building services environment
9. Ability to work independently during shifts and make sound decisions under pressure
10. Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance regulations
11. Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern including nights and weekends
Why Join Us?
At the Wellcome Genome Campus, you’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking community supporting world-class research. We offer:
12. Competitive salary with shift allowance
13. Opportunities for training and career development
14. Access to campus amenities including cafés, gym, and green spaces
15. A supportive and inclusive work culture
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
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Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
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