Shift Engineer Electrical

Royal Academy of Arts

Full\-time \| 4 on / 4 off shift pattern

• Early Shift: 8:00am – 5:00pm


• Late Shift: 12:00pm – 10:00pm

Dalkia are looking for a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to join our team at Royal Acadamy of Arts, London. This is a critical role focused on maintaining building systems and ensuring environmental conditions are consistently controlled across a high\-profile site.

You'll be responsible for both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works, supporting the safe and efficient operation of electrical and mechanical systems. This role requires initiative, technical expertise, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair building support systems, including lighting, distribution, and life safety systems


• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis and repairs


• Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance with minimal downtime


• Monitor and control environmental conditions via the BMS (Building Management System)


• Respond to breakdowns, emergencies, and call\-outs as required


• Produce accurate reports, logs, and shift handovers


• Support subcontractor management and permitting processes


• Assist with minor projects, fabric works, and site events/exhibitions


• Ensure all work complies with Health \& Safety regulations (HASAWA) and quality standards

Essential

• City \& Guilds / NVQ qualification in Electro\-Mechanical or Building Services


• 17th Edition BS7671 certification


• Experience maintaining electrical systems within building services


• LV Authorised Person status


• Strong fault\-finding and problem\-solving skills

• Air Conditioning (A/C) experience

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)


• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions


• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently


• Physically capable (manual handling up to 20kg, working at height, using access equipment)


• Team player with a strong customer service mindset

• Flexibility to provide cover for holidays and sickness at short notice


• Willingness to work across shift patterns


• Ability to collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and client representatives

• 25 days annual leave \+ bank holidays (with option to buy 5 more) PLUS a day off for your birthday and increase with length of service!


• Overtime availability


• Matched pension


• Life Assurance \& Private Medical Insurance (after 12 months)


• Flexible benefits including retail discounts, electric car scheme, wellbeing support


• Recognition \& referral bonus programmes


• Volunteering day \& Employee Assistance Programme

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