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Electrical Maintenance Shift Engineer

On-site in Peterborough·Full-time·Added 11 days ago (last checked 2 Oct)

Mitie

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Apply by Monday 2 November

    The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Peterborough

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation with AM2
  • 18th Edition (BS 7671) qualification
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, plant, and controls

Nice to have

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and procedures
  • Self-motivated, well organised and proactive in approach
  • Professional, safety-conscious, and confident raising concerns
  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently
  • Willingness to learn and continuously develop

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Structured rotating shift pattern offering extended rest periods
  • Opportunity to work within a critical data centre environment
  • Ongoing training and development to support your career

The role

We're looking for an Electrical Maintenance Shift Engineer to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of critical electrical systems within a data centre environment in Peterborough. You'll play a key role in keeping essential infrastructure running safely and efficiently, working both independently and as part of a team.

What you'll do

  • Carry out maintenance, testing and fault-finding on critical assets including generators and UPS systems
  • Complete repairs and update maintenance work orders accurately and on time
  • Use appropriate tools and test equipment safely, understanding their limitations
  • Follow strict health and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (no live working)
  • Support Authorised Person (AP) duties and maintain high housekeeping standards

How you'll work

Location: Peterborough | Shift: Rotating shift pattern (days & nights)

  • Week 1: 4 nights on, 3 off
  • Week 2: 3 days on, 1 off, 3 nights on
  • Week 3: 3 off, 4 days on
  • Week 4: 7 off
  • Week 5: 7 off

You'll also complete 5 additional cover days across the year, arranged in advance with your Line Manager at a mutually agreed time.

There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!

About Mitie

Mitie serves more than 3,000 customers across the public and private sectors, from banks and retailers to hospitals, schools and critical government strategic assets, and reported £5.6bn revenue in FY26 with 77,500 people.

The company takes care of its customers' people and buildings by delivering core services and deploying advanced technology, and it also publishes insights such as its Net Zero Navigator and ESG reporting, having operated at net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of FY25 under its Plan Zero programme.

Industry
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Employees
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In the UK
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Website
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