Electrical Shift Technician

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Approximately £50,000 including shift allowance

We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Shift Technician to join a critical data centre environment in Basingstoke. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer looking to work within a business-critical facility, maintaining essential electrical infrastructure and ensuring reliable operations.

You will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, electrical fault-finding and repairs, helping to ensure critical systems remain safe, compliant and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults across building services and critical infrastructure.
• Maintain lighting, electrical distribution systems, controls and associated building services.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, alarms and emergency maintenance requests.
• Carry out electrical installation, inspection and testing activities.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors and support scheduled maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Support the reliability and operational effectiveness of critical plant and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team to deliver a high-quality service.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised electrical qualification, such as City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2, or equivalent.
• Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification, or a relevant electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience carrying out electrical maintenance within commercial buildings or critical environments.
• Practical experience in electrical fault-finding, repairs, installation and testing.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure.

Desirable Experience

• Data centre or other critical-environment experience.
• UPS systems and critical electrical infrastructure.
• High Voltage switching experience.
• Basic mechanical or building services knowledge.
• Computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Supervisory experience and an interest in future progression.

Salary & Benefits

• Approximately £50,000 salary including shift allowance.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Rotating 12-hour shift pattern, covering days and nights.
• Rota: 4 on, 6 off, 4 on, 4 off, 6 on, 4 off.
• Excellent pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.
• 20 shift days of annual leave.
• Private medical cover.
• Six months' full-pay paternity leave.
• Retail discounts.
• Excellent training and development budget.
• Opportunities for career progression.

Interested in developing your career within a critical data centre environment? Apply today to find out more.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.