Shift Electrician

Shift Electrician - Edinburgh - Salary up to £43,000 DOE

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering team within a large, technically advanced manufacturing and office environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their electrical maintenance experience while working across manufacturing areas, offices and specialist cleanroom environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned and routine electrical maintenance and inspections.
  • Complete emergency lighting checks, including scheduled weekend work.
  • Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs efficiently.
  • Undertake small power installations and electrical works within your skill set.
  • Provide general building services support, including some HVAC and fabric maintenance.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with relevant standards.
  • Work across two nearby buildings as part of a supportive engineering team.
  • Complete maintenance records and relevant compliance documentation.
  • Participate in the on-call rota when required.
Person Specification:
  • SVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical qualification.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
  • Ideally 2–5 years' experience in electrical maintenance.
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience within facilities management, manufacturing or an in-house engineering environment.
  • Comfortable working across a varied site with electrical, HVAC and general building services responsibilities.
  • Able to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
  • Full right to work in the UK with a clear employment history.
Working Hours & Overtime:
  • Monday–Friday working pattern.
  • Early shift: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–3:30pm; Friday 7:00am–12:30pm.
  • Early shifts for approximately 3 weeks per month.
  • Late shift: approximately 1 week per month, Monday–Friday, 10:30am–7:00pm.
  • Weekend emergency lighting: approximately 1 weekend per month, either Saturday or split across Saturday/Sunday.
  • Weekend overtime paid at 1.25x.
  • 1 in 6 on-call rota, with a £150 retainer plus a minimum 4 hours' pay when called out.
  • Overtime opportunities available.
Salary & Benefits:
  • £39,300 base salary
  • £43,000+ potential earnings with overtime and on-call.
  • Overtime and on-call payments.
  • Opportunity to develop your electrical maintenance skills.
  • Supportive and experienced engineering team.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • Potential progression into a Lead Engineer/Engineering Leadership position.
Security & Compliance: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Standard SC security clearance process, including providing evidence of UK Right to Work and a clear employment history.


  • Start: 16/09/2026
  • Rate: £39000 - £43000 per annum
  • Location: Edinburgh,Scotland
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: CBW Staffing Solutions
  • Contact: Hannah Sweeney
  • Tel: 02035833099
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: V-168723
  • Posted: 2026-09-16 10:49:04 -

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