Electrical Shift Engineer
CBRE
Date: 1 day ago
City: Tonbridge
Contract type: Full time

Tonbridge - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Title: Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting an Electrical Shift Engineer to join our dedicated team at a static site.
Working on a rotating shift pattern, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance and support within a large, complex environment, ensuring critical uptime, safety, and compliance across all systems.
Shift: Week 1: 2 on, 3 off, 2 on. Week 2: 2 off, 3 on, 2 off. 12 hour shifts, 6am-6pm.
Key Responsibilities
Essential:
Job Title: Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting an Electrical Shift Engineer to join our dedicated team at a static site.
Working on a rotating shift pattern, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance and support within a large, complex environment, ensuring critical uptime, safety, and compliance across all systems.
Shift: Week 1: 2 on, 3 off, 2 on. Week 2: 2 off, 3 on, 2 off. 12 hour shifts, 6am-6pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all electrical systems, including lighting, emergency systems, power distribution, UPS, and control panels
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults, ensuring swift, safe resolution
- Assist with minor installation works and upgrades, and liaise with external contractors when required
- Perform scheduled system inspections and compliance testing, such as emergency lighting tests, fixed wire testing support, and generator checks
- Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in line with health and safety standards, including isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems
- Accurately complete all associated paperwork, including job sheets, reports, risk assessments, and method statements
- Collaborate with other shift engineers and the site management team to address escalations and service-level agreements (SLAs)
- Monitor and report on the performance of critical plant and electrical infrastructure, escalating issues proactively
- Maintain strong communication with the client and help ensure minimal disruption to site operations
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Maintenance, or Engineering
- 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
- Proven experience in electrical maintenance on commercial or critical environments (data centres, hospitals, offices, etc.)
- Experience working on shift patterns, including days and nights, with the ability to respond to time-sensitive or high-impact issues
- Good understanding of permit systems, H&S regulations, and safe systems of work
- Ability to work independently or within a shift team, delivering under pressure
- LVAP certification
- Experience with BMS systems, UPS, and generator testing
- Knowledge of HVAC and other building systems (to assist multi-skilled teams)
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Tools, uniform, and PPE provided.
- Access to training, development and upskilling programs.
- Supportive team environment and career progression within a global organisation.
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