Shift Electrical Engineer

I am currently recruiting on behalf of my client for a Shift Electrical Engineer to join their established engineering team at a busy manufacturing facility based in Forfar, Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation offering long term stability, a supportive team environment and a varied, hands-on role.

The successful Shift Electrical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of production machinery and site services. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and supporting overall operational performance. This position would suit an electrically biased engineer who enjoys fault finding, working on automated machinery and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Please note: This role includes a mixture of day shifts, back shifts and nights, as well as participation in an on-call rota. In return, you will receive an attractive salary and additional payments.

Shift Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across site equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on production machinery to minimise downtime.
• Work on a range of equipment including motors, drives, control panels and automated systems.
• Support PLC fault finding and assist with automation systems.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Assist in maintaining accurate maintenance records and schedules.
• Work closely with production teams to support operational requirements.
• Ensure equipment is operating efficiently and safely at all times.

Shift Electrical Engineer Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with PLC fault finding.
• Experience working with motors, drives and control systems.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Shift Electrical Engineer Benefits:

• Salary £41,231 – £50,000 depending on experience.
• Additional payments for covering on call.
• Opportunity to join a stable and established organisation.
• Full training and development on site machinery.
• Pension scheme.
• Holiday entitlement in line with company policy.