Shift Technician Electrical

Shift Technician Electrical

Location: Edinburgh, EH5 2XS

Hours of work: 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £39,300 base salary + on-call and overtime, with total earnings of approximately £43,000

Our client, ISS, is seeking a skilled Shift Technician (Electrical) to deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across a complex multi-building environment.

This role supports the ongoing operation of manufacturing, office and cleanroom facilities, ensuring building services, plant and equipment remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

Working Pattern:

• Monday - Friday
• Weeks 1 - 3: Early shifts - Mon–Thu 07:30 - 15:30; Fri 07:00 - 12:30
• Week 4: Late shifts - Mon - Fri 10:30 - 19:00
• Weekend: Once per month, either Saturday or Saturday/Sunday split
• Weekend overtime: 1.25x rate

Job Description

We are looking for an apprentice-trained electrical professional who enjoys working within a collaborative and long-established team.

The successful candidate will have a strong electrical maintenance background, whilst also being comfortable supporting HVAC, fabric maintenance and minor installation works within their competence.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities to the highest standards and within agreed service levels.
• Perform routine inspections, fault finding and repairs on electrical building services systems and associated plant.
• Support the maintenance of HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Complete emergency lighting testing and maintenance duties, including participation in a weekend rota (approximately one week per month).
• Undertake minor electrical installations and small power works within competency levels.
• Assist with fabric maintenance tasks and minor refurbishment works as required.
• Coordinate and support specialist subcontractors working on site.
• Manage work orders effectively through the CAFM system, ensuring accurate records, notes and client communications are maintained.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a building services or facilities management environment.
• Apprentice trained Maintenance Electrician.
  Relevant City & Guilds electrical qualifications.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Experience maintaining and repairing electrical machinery and building services systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to support HVAC and general building maintenance activities.

The Company

ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors - from healthcare to finance - to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team - we’ll be happy to support you.

Join ISS and be part of something bigger.