Estates Craftsperson - Electrical Band 4

Join an Estates team and play an important role in keeping the Trust’s buildings, engineering systems and equipment safe, reliable and operational. As an Estates Craftsperson – Electrical, you’ll use your practical electrical expertise to carry out maintenance, fault-finding, testing and installation work across Trust sites. It’s a varied role where your work directly supports the environment in which patients, visitors and staff receive care.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair electrical faults across Trust sites; Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and electrical installations; Test and inspect electrical systems and equipment in line with BS 7671 and Trust procedures; Work on low-voltage networks and critical electrical systems; Carry out portable appliance and fixed electrical testing; Work with systems including electrical distribution, standby generators, fire alarms and BMS; Complete commissioning tests, reports and relevant certification; Undertake minor mechanical maintenance and fault-finding where required; Follow Health & Safety, HTM 06 and Electrical Safety Code requirements; Participate in the on-call rota and respond to emergency repairs; Work one weekend day each month on PPM/reactive tasks, with a day off in lieu the following week

Requirements

A recognised electrical trade apprenticeship; City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering and/or NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation + AM2 (or equivalent); Current IEE Wiring Regulations; Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance; Good problem-solving, organisational and communication skills; The ability to work independently and as part of a team; The flexibility to work across different Trust sites and outside normal hours when required

Nice to have

Experience in an acute hospital environment; Knowledge of HTM 06; Knowledge of electrical distribution; Knowledge of standby generators; Knowledge of fire alarms; Knowledge of BMS

Benefits

Pension Scheme; 202.5 hours annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata); Training and development opportunities; On-call and overtime opportunities; Staff wellbeing and leisure benefits; On-site nursery; Access to discounted leisure facilities