Electrical Maintenance Engineer

DR Newitt are currently recruiting for experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join a busy engineering and facilities environment at Heathrow Terminal 5.

We have two shift patterns available, offering an excellent opportunity for qualified electricians who are looking for a stable, long-term role within a high-profile site.

Option 1 – Night Shift

• Sunday to Thursday
• 8-hour night shifts

Option 2 – Continental Shift

• 4 days on / 4 days off
• Followed by 4 nights on / 4 nights off
• 12-hour shifts

Both positions involve the same core electrical maintenance responsibilities.

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping essential site infrastructure operating safely and reliably.

You'll be responsible for a combination of planned preventative maintenance, electrical inspections, fault finding and reactive repairs, working as part of an experienced engineering team.

You'll have the opportunity to work within a technically demanding environment where your electrical knowledge and ability to diagnose and resolve faults will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Complete electrical safety inspections and testing
• Respond to reactive maintenance requirements and electrical faults
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs
• Support ongoing preventative maintenance programmes
• Carry out regular inspections and identify potential issues before they become failures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation using site IT systems
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health & safety requirements and relevant legislation
• Work closely with colleagues and other site teams to maintain high levels of service
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed within agreed schedules and service levels

What We're Looking For

We're looking for experienced electrical maintenance professionals who are confident working independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Essential:

• Recognised electrical qualification – Level 2/3 City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent
• City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection & Testing
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Previous experience in electrical maintenance
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic ability
• Comfortable working within a planned/reactive maintenance environment
• Good IT skills and the ability to accurately complete maintenance records
• Strong focus on health & safety
• Full UK driving licence

Experience within facilities management, commercial buildings, infrastructure or other complex sites would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional engineering environment where you'll be working on a major, high-profile site.

You'll benefit from:

12-hour shift patterns, providing an attractive work/life balance

Choice of permanent night shift or continental shift pattern

A stable, long-term opportunity

Working within a professional engineering and facilities environment

Access to a virtual GP service for you and your household

Financial wellbeing support, including early access to pay and competitive loans

Flexible lifestyle benefits, including the option to purchase additional holidays

Dental cover, technology discounts and other lifestyle benefits

A comprehensive benefits package

Interested?

If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Shift Electrician with your 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification and you're interested in working at Heathrow Terminal 5, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now through DR Newitt and we'll be in touch to discuss the opportunity and shift pattern that best suits you.