Electrical Engineer (Estates Technician)
Location: Essex
Working Pattern: On Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permeant
Salary: NHS Agenda for Change Band 5
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Electricians to join a large NHS Trust's Estates & Facilities team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a complex healthcare environment, helping to maintain critical infrastructure that supports frontline patient care.
Working as part of a multi-skilled Estates team, you will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of electrical systems and building services, ensuring essential services remain operational 24/7.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical infrastructure.
- Diagnose and rectify faults across a variety of electrical systems.
- Maintain generators, lighting and power systems, distribution boards, UPS systems, fire alarms, nurse call systems, and associated equipment.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and critical incidents to minimise disruption to healthcare services.
- Undertake installation, refurbishment, and improvement works across the estate.
- Complete maintenance records and compliance documentation through CAFM systems.
- Liaise with contractors, colleagues, and service users to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, Trust procedures, and statutory requirements.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, Building Services Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
- A completed electrical apprenticeship.
- Relevant City & Guilds electrical qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience within building services, estates maintenance, facilities management, healthcare, commercial, or industrial environments.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across a wide range of electrical systems.
- Experience working on lighting, power, distribution boards, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and associated building services equipment.
- A sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
- The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and respond effectively to emergency breakdowns.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and service users.
What's on Offer?
- Permanent NHS position within a large and established Estates team.
- Varied and technically challenging work across a complex healthcare estate.
- Training and development opportunities.
- NHS pension and employee benefits package.
- Opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of vital healthcare services.
If you are a qualified Electrician looking to take the next step in your career within a rewarding NHS environment, we would be delighted to hear from you
