Electrical Shift Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Anglia, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
| Company: | CBW Staffing Solutions Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59353689 |
Summary
Electrical Shift Engineer – 4 on 4 off - Cambridge - £45,000
Overview:
Our client is seeking a qualified Electrical Shift Engineer to join the maintenance team of a commercial building in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will hold electrical qualifications (C&G / NVQ) and have experience in commercial building maintenance. This role offers hands-on electrical and multi-skilled work, with opportunities for further training and career progression.
Package Includes:
- Salary £45,000 per annum
- Uniform and tools supplied
- Subsidised parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 20 days holiday
- Plenty of overtime
- Overtime opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Internal progression and development opportunities
Hours of Work:
Shift:
- 4 on 4 off - 2 days 2 nights 4 off
- Shift times: 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Electrical maintenance including lighting, fault-finding, small installations, lamping, ballast changes, control panels, and power distribution
- Emergency lighting inspections and maintenance
- Air Conditioning: AHUs and FCUs (filter changes, cleaning, basic maintenance)
- Chiller re-sets and first-line troubleshooting
- Water treatment monitoring (temperature checks)
- Monitoring mechanical plant, pumps, motors, and plumbing (unblocking toilets, minor repairs)
- BMS system monitoring (hot & cold checks)
- Perform all allocated tasks professionally and within allocated timeframes
- Proactively identify, report, and resolve faults with building services equipment
- Maintain health & safety compliance, reporting/escalating issues where required
- Maintain clear communication with client staff and site management regarding service issues
- Escort specialist subcontractors when required
- Be flexible with site attendance and tasks within competency
Requirements:
- Electrically qualified (C&G, NVQ, or equivalent)
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge
- Experience in large commercial buildings
- Ability to provide trade certificates (essential)
- Proven track record in commercial building maintenance
- Multi-skilled (electrical, mechanical, and general building services)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Must be able to attend site for a 06:00 am start
Interested candidates should contact: Alex Denton – CBW Staffing Solutions
Overview:
Our client is seeking a qualified Electrical Shift Engineer to join the maintenance team of a commercial building in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will hold electrical qualifications (C&G / NVQ) and have experience in commercial building maintenance. This role offers hands-on electrical and multi-skilled work, with opportunities for further training and career progression.
Package Includes:
- Salary £45,000 per annum
- Uniform and tools supplied
- Subsidised parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 20 days holiday
- Plenty of overtime
- Overtime opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Internal progression and development opportunities
Hours of Work:
Shift:
- 4 on 4 off - 2 days 2 nights 4 off
- Shift times: 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Electrical maintenance including lighting, fault-finding, small installations, lamping, ballast changes, control panels, and power distribution
- Emergency lighting inspections and maintenance
- Air Conditioning: AHUs and FCUs (filter changes, cleaning, basic maintenance)
- Chiller re-sets and first-line troubleshooting
- Water treatment monitoring (temperature checks)
- Monitoring mechanical plant, pumps, motors, and plumbing (unblocking toilets, minor repairs)
- BMS system monitoring (hot & cold checks)
- Perform all allocated tasks professionally and within allocated timeframes
- Proactively identify, report, and resolve faults with building services equipment
- Maintain health & safety compliance, reporting/escalating issues where required
- Maintain clear communication with client staff and site management regarding service issues
- Escort specialist subcontractors when required
- Be flexible with site attendance and tasks within competency
Requirements:
- Electrically qualified (C&G, NVQ, or equivalent)
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge
- Experience in large commercial buildings
- Ability to provide trade certificates (essential)
- Proven track record in commercial building maintenance
- Multi-skilled (electrical, mechanical, and general building services)
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Must be able to attend site for a 06:00 am start
Interested candidates should contact: Alex Denton – CBW Staffing Solutions