Electrical Shift Engineer

Your new company

A leading energy 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 neededWhat 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 pressureWhat 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 prospectsWhat you need to do now

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