Electrical Shift Engineer
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000.0 to £55,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Circa £51,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS34 6PT |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4771986_1771347173 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining a leading manufacturer specialising in high‑performance packaging solutions for the medical equipment sector. The site operates advanced production and R&D machinery and maintains a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Your new role
As a Shift Electrical Engineer on a 4‑shift 'Dupont' rotation, you'll provide 24/7 support to production, service plant and development equipment. Responsibilities include electrical diagnostics, fault-finding, repairs, and scheduled maintenance. You'll ensure strict compliance with LOTO procedures, maintain accurate maintenance records and drawings, support energy‑saving initiatives, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.
What you'll need to succeed
- 18th Edition (IET Wiring Regulations) - essential
- Completed apprenticeship with an electrical bias - essential
- Relevant electrical engineering qualification
- Strong manufacturing experience
- Excellent health & safety awareness
- Ability to fault‑find, diagnose and repair to component level
- Competent reading circuit diagrams and using diagnostic instrumentation
- Good IT skills, including CMMS familiarity
- Strong organisation, communication, and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- Experience with contractor management and permit‑to‑work systems (advantageous)
What you'll get in return
- Private medical cover
- Free on‑site parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Pension scheme
- Employee reward and discount platform
- Regular staff social events
What you need to do now
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