Electrical Engineer - Continental Shift (4 on / 4 off) - FM Contract

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 NowIf 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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