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Electrical Shift Engineer
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Deeside, Cheshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Your new company
A leading energy generation 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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