Electrical Shift Engineer
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50,000 - £60,000 DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Deeside, Cheshire, CH5 2UL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4709309_1753103459 |
Summary
Your new company
A leading energy generation facility in Deeside is seeking a skilled and experienced Shift Engineer to join their operations team. The site plays a key role in supporting the UK's energy infrastructure and offers a dynamic, safety-focused working environment.
Your new role
As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the facility, ensuring compliance with site procedures and contractual obligations. This is a lone-working shift role where you will manage operations independently, perform maintenance tasks, and support high-voltage (HV) systems up to 400kV. You'll also be involved in fault diagnosis, issuing safety documentation, and liaising with contractors and suppliers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operating the facility in line with site rules and market requirements
- Performing planned and unplanned maintenance and fault diagnosis
- Managing isolations and issuing safety documentation up to 400kV
- Acting as a Senior Authorised Person for LV and HV operations (6.6kV to 400kV)
- Working independently on a shift basis
- Supporting the shift roster and providing cover as needed
What you'll need to succeed
- HNC or equivalent qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering
- Strong electrical background with the potential to become HV authorised
- Experience in large industrial process environments
- Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and HV/LV switching
- Computer literacy and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and make critical decisions under pressure
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000, depending on experience
- 12% employer pension contribution with a 6% employee contribution
- Performance-related bonus
- Excellent healthcare and medical benefits
- Comprehensive wellbeing support for you and your family
- Opportunity to work in a technically advanced facility with long-term career development prospects
What you need to do now
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