Dayshift / Backshift Electrician

October 11, 2025
£43907 - £43907
Urgent

Job Description

Job Title: Dayshift / Backshift Electrician
Location: Inverness
Hours: Dayshift / Backshift (covering shifts as required)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dayshift/Backshift Electrician to join our engineering team at our Inverness site. Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and improving electrical systems across the factory, yard, and offices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safe and efficient utilisation of all electrical equipment throughout the site.

  • Work collaboratively with the engineering and production teams to support site operations.

  • Diagnose and repair electrical breakdowns across the plant.

  • Modify and improve existing procedures and programmes when required.

  • Carry out preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.

  • Identify and report any early signs of equipment failure.

  • Maintain accurate documentation including logbooks, programme additions, and changes.

  • Install and commission new equipment and services as requested.

  • Perform isolations and de-isolations in line with permit-to-work procedures.

  • Assist with other engineering work as directed by the Electrical Supervisor.

  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe working practices at all times.

About You:

  • Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate.

  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.

  • Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

Essential Requirements:

  • Qualified to City & Guilds level or above in Electrical Engineering.

  • Proven industrial maintenance experience.

  • PLC knowledge preferably Allen Bradley 5/40 and Siemens Step 5.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Willingness to work towards completion of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

  • Flexibility to cover for shift electricians when required.

This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive team environment where your skills and initiative will directly contribute to the smooth running and improvement of our operations.

Apply now to join our clients team as a Dayshift/Backshift Electrician.

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