Electrical Engineer - Continental Shift (4 on / 4 off) - FM Contrac t
Location: Borehamwood
Salary: £45,000-£47,000 + shift pattern
Shifts: Continental 4 on / 4 off (days) - 06:00-18:00 and 10:00-22:00
Hays are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a busy facilities team on a large, multi-building site. This is a hands-on role supporting a high-footfall environment, so you'll be comfortable being on the move throughout the day, lots of walking, varied plant areas, and a strong mix of reactive maintenance and planned PPMs.You'll be part of an on-site engineering function responsible for keeping building services running safely, compliantly, and efficiently, covering electrical work alongside exposure to mechanical systems and water management.
The Role
You'll be responsible for:
Electrical maintenance across a large estate (reactive and PPM)
Fault-finding, repairs, and first-time fixes to minimise downtime
Completing PPM schedules to agreed service levels and statutory requirements
Supporting day-to-day operation of building services including mechanical interfaces and water management systems
Accurate completion of job sheets / CAFM updates and maintenance records
Escalating risks, defects, or compliance concerns promptly
Working to high health & safety standards and site procedures
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Level 3 Electrical Qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent)
Experience in building services / facilities maintenance (or similar large-site environments)
Strong fault-finding skills and confidence working independently on shift.
Comfortable with a role involving significant site walking and varied tasks
A proactive, customer-focused approach in a live operational setting
Desirable (nice to have):
Experience in large estates / campus environments
Exposure to water management processes and mechanical plant support
Familiarity with PPM compliance and reactive SLA environments
What's On Offer
£45,000-£47,000 salary
Continental shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off (days) weekdays and weekends
Work on a high-profile, fast-paced, large site with strong engineering support
Apply Now If you're a qualified Electrical Engineer looking for a continental shift role on a large, busy site with a strong mix of PPM and reactive, apply today via Hays.
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