Shift Electrician

Shift Electrician - Edinburgh - Salary up to £42,000 DOE

BW is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Shift Electrician to join an in-house maintenance team, based at a large, prestigious static site in Edinburgh.

This role offers a diverse schedule, rotating between days, back shifts, and nights, with generous time off in between.

As a key member of the team, you will work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, ensuring the smooth operation of electrical systems and contributing to the overall maintenance of the site.

If you're a motivated individual with a passion for electrical maintenance and problem-solving, this is the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on all electrical systems and assets across the site.
• Diagnose faults, source parts, and complete repairs efficiently and effectively.
• Support backlog maintenance tasks and assist with specialist projects where required.
• Ensure the safe and continuous operation of all mechanical and electrical engineering services and building plant.
• Collaborate with the Electrical Supervisor, subcontractors, and the wider M&E team to deliver maintenance services to the highest standards.
• Perform other M&E-related tasks as required to support the overall maintenance team.

• Completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship with proven experience in a similar role.
• Holds a valid JIB card and 18th Edition certification.
• Competent in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting building service systems and equipment.
• Familiarity with the type of electrical systems found in large commercial environments.
• Technical knowledge and experience to work safely and effectively without presenting danger to yourself or others.
• Basic first aid and CPR training (or willingness to complete training upon hire).
• Desirable but not essential: Knowledge of Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM) and experience working within Permit to Work procedures (e.g., SHTM 06-01, BSRIA, L8, Pressure Systems Regulations 2000).
• Must be able to obtain a Basic Disclosure Scotland Certificate.

• Base Salary: Up to £35,000, plus an £886 monthly shift allowance (equating to over £42,000 per year).
• Annual Leave: 24 days plus public holidays.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Life Cover (1x annual salary).
  • Employee discount schemes with major retailers.
  • Gym membership discounts.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Holiday purchase scheme.
  • Two corporate social responsibility days per year.
  • Access to professional qualifications, training, and personalized development programs.