Electrical Shift Engineer – Data Centre - Doxford, Sunderland - £46,330
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer to join a critical data centre environment in Doxford, Sunderland. This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring the safe and continuous operation of electrical systems within a highly resilient, mission-critical facility
Key Responsibilities
* Operation, monitoring, and maintenance of electrical systems within the data centre
* Responding to alarms, faults, and incidents in a timely and professional manner
* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
* Supporting switching activities and HV/LV systems (training provided where required)
* Ensuring all works comply with health & safety and site procedures
* Accurate completion of logs, reports, and shift handovers
About You
* Strong electrical engineering background, ideally within critical environments (data centres, hospitals, utilities, or similar)
* Relevant electrical qualifications
* Comfortable working 12-hour day/night shift patterns
* Ability to work under pressure in a critical environment
* Eligible to pass security clearance
What’s On Offer
Salary: £41,000 + 13% Shift Allowance (£5,330)
Total Package: £46,330
Additional: £1,500 for attaining HVAP status
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts – 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off
Security: Must be able to pass security clearance