Posted 27 July 2026
Job ref: 257468
Shift Electrician (Stanford-le-Hope)
- Location: Linford, Essex, England
- Salary: £52,160 per year + None
- Category
- Sector: Power, Nuclear and Utilities
- Contract type Contract
- Consultant: Charlie Luck
Shift Electrician (2 Positions)
Linford, SS17
Start Date: ASAP
Permanent | 42 hours
Excellent Salary incl. Shift Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Overview
We are seeking two experienced Shift Electricians to join the engineering team at Tarmac’s Linford site on an ongoing contract. This is a hands-on maintenance role within a busy manufacturing environment, supporting the safe and efficient operation of plant and production equipment.
Shift Pattern
Employees work a rotating shift pattern consisting of blocks of day shifts and night shifts followed by multiple rest days, this includes weekends:
- Night Shift (18:00pm – 06:00am)
- Day Shift (06:00am – 18:00pm)
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and production machinery
- Diagnose faults and repair electrical systems and equipment
- Maintain and replace components including motors, inverter drives, contactors, and control systems
- Ensure all work is completed in line with site safety and statutory standards
- Respond to breakdowns and planned maintenance across the site
- Work both independently and as part of the wider engineering team
Requirements
- Recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or production environments
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Experience with motors, drives, and automation control systems
- 17th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations (or equivalent)
- Basic IT skills and ability to use maintenance systems
Desirable
- Experience in heavy industrial, aggregates, or continuous process environments
- PLC experience (Siemens S5 / S7)
- Shift-based maintenance experience