At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep essential hospital services running safely and smoothly as a Senior Electrician.
- Company: Join Serco, a leading provider of public services with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with clear career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community health while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Electrical trade qualification and experience in complex environments required.
The predicted salary is between 43441 - 43441 £ per year.
This job is for an Electrician in our Estates team at Wishaw General Hospital. You will help keep essential hospital services running safely and smoothly so colleagues can focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Your expertise will support safe, reliable systems that touch lives across the hospital every day.
What you'll do as an Electrician:
- Provide specialist electrical advice and support to estates colleagues and contractors
- Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance on plant, equipment, and building infrastructure
- Undertake fault-finding, testing, inspection, and diagnosis across complex electrical systems and equipment
- Complete installation, repair, calibration, and validation tasks in line with relevant regulations and guidance
- Use calibrated test equipment to ensure safe operation of wiring systems, emergency generators, and critical systems
- Participate in the on-call rota to provide emergency out-of-hours response
- Maintain accurate documentation including work orders, test certificates, and reports
- Support and guide apprentices and maintenance assistants when required
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- A recognised electrical trade qualification and experience working as an Electrician in a complex building environment
- Strong fault-finding skills with the ability to work autonomously and prioritise competing demands
- Knowledge of electrical regulations including BS7671 (Wiring Regulations) and safe systems of work
- Experience working with Building Management Systems, medical gases, HVAC systems, or similar (training provided where needed)
- The ability to use your initiative, solve problems, and deliver safe, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Vetting and checks:
This role requires membership of the PVG Scheme, which involves a detailed check of spent and unspent convictions and other relevant information to ensure safeguarding compliance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can provide any necessary support to help you carry out your responsibilities.
What we offer:
- 27 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, discounts across retailers, and access to a virtual GP service
- Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool and are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working.
Senior Electrician - University Hospital Wishaw employer: Serco North America
At Serco, we pride ourselves on being a top employer, offering a supportive culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Senior Electrician at University Hospital Wishaw, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave, pension contributions, and access to over 1,100 internal courses, all while contributing to essential healthcare services in a vibrant community. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a diverse and inclusive environment.
