anElectrician Maintenance Craftsman

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRP weekly allowance

Shift allowance

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Hospital is seeking an Electrician Maintenance Craftsman to maintain and repair electrical systems across its facilities. The role operates on a 24-hour rotating shift, ensuring safe, reliable operation of complex electrical and control systems within a hospital environment.

You will diagnose faults, perform tests, and coordinate with contractors while prioritising patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Diagnose, test, and repair faults in complex electrical installations in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, test, and repair faults in complex electrical installations and hospital specific medical and life safety systems.
• Investigate causes of electrical failures or breakdowns within hospital infrastructure and undertake necessary remedial actions to ensure continuous operation.
• Maintain, install, and commission electrical systems and minor works across hospital facilities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, electrical standards, and healthcare safety protocols.
• Conduct risk assessments for electrical maintenance and repair activities, implementing safe working practices to protect staff, patients, and visitors.
• Liaise with external contractors, suppliers, and hospital departments to coordinate electrical works and ensure adherence to health and safety policies.
• Keep detailed records of electrical plant, equipment, and maintenance history, including testing and certification documentation.
• Ensure all electrical systems in hospital environments comply with healthcare regulations and standards, maintaining high levels of safety and reliability.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Health and safety

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Power tools

Ladders & scaffolding

Job description

Shift Team Maintenance Craftsman

37.5 Hours Per Week

Shift working pattern is a 3 week rota 22:00 to 06:00, 06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00

£16.40 to £19.97 per hour, plus RRP £67.12 per week, plus shift allowance of up to £266.02 per week

Location is Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

Must have a Level 3 NVQ in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering for this role.

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Please take the time to read the attached job description

Join the dedicated team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Hospital as an Electrician Maintenance Craftsman, where your electrical expertise will be essential in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our complex electrical and control systems.

Working within a dynamic, 24 hour rotating shift pattern, you will have the opportunity to apply your specialist skills in maintaining and repairing electrical infrastructure in a challenging environment that prioritises safety, innovation, and teamwork. If you are a motivated electrician with a passion for maintenance and a commitment to high standards, we invite you to contribute to the delivery of exceptional healthcare services in a reputable and forward thinking hospital setting.

What You'll Do:

• Diagnose, test, and repair faults in complex electrical installations and hospital specific medical and life safety systems.
• Investigate causes of electrical failures or breakdowns within hospital infrastructure and undertake necessary remedial actions to ensure continuous operation.
• Maintain, install, and commission electrical systems and minor works across hospital facilities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, electrical standards, and healthcare safety protocols.
• Conduct risk assessments for electrical maintenance and repair activities, implementing safe working practices to protect staff, patients, and visitors.
• Liaise with external contractors, suppliers, and hospital departments to coordinate electrical works and ensure adherence to health and safety policies.
• Keep detailed records of electrical plant, equipment, and maintenance history, including testing and certification documentation.
• Ensure all electrical systems in hospital environments comply with healthcare regulations and standards, maintaining high levels of safety and reliability.

What You Bring:

• Relevant Qualifications and Extensive Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, with proven competence in diagnosing and repairing complex plant and control systems
• Strong Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and legislation, with demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and ensure safe working practices
• Ability to Work Independently and as Part of a Team, prioritising workload and handling emergency situations efficiently under pressure
• Proficiency in Using Specialist Tools and Machinery, including power tools ladders, scaffolding, and safety equipment, in compliance with PUWER regulations
• Excellent Communication Skills for liaising with contractors, hospital staff, and external agencies, conveying technical information clearly and accurately
• Commitment to Continuous Learning and Development, including willingness to undertake training, attain relevant certifications, and stay updated with new techniques and procedures