Craftsman (Electrical Engineering)

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust based in Plymouth is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineering Technician to join its Estates team. The successful candidate will perform maintenance on electrical services across clinical settings, engage in continuous development, and uphold regulatory standards. This role offers a permanent contract with opportunities for further training and career growth within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-year City and Guilds Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Demonstrable post-apprenticeship experience is required.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical work in the hospital.
• Diagnose and repair faults on complex electrical and mechanical installations.
• Work independently on electrical installations and emergency generators.

Skills

Electrical Wiring Regulations

Teamwork

Risk Assessment

PC Skills

Education

City & Guilds Electrical Craft Certificate

Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship

City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

To carry out Engineering Maintenance work on all Electrical services, systems, plant and equipment (planned and breakdown) in addition to Electrical installation works in accordance with the current regulations.

The Estates team pride themselves on being able to tackle any job to keep clinical services operational. We do this with continued development through training and mentoring in the varied systems we are responsible for.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

This role requires a time served electrical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent. This is an entry level trade position into hospital engineering where successful candidates would take part in additional training to enable them to carry out varying maintenance tasks in all electrical hospital engineering disciplines.

About Us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year £26,530 - £29,114 Per Annum (Additional payment of £3277 R&R)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-AM-A7214977

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive work appropriate to core skills in addition to other duties (dependent on relevant training) in order to achieve flexibility and efficiency.
• Diagnose and repair faults on complex Electrical and Mechanical installations, plant, engineering systems, and equipment in accordance with current regulations and guidance.
• Work on a wide range of hospital electrical systems including but not limited to Electrical installations, emergency generators, control systems, electrical motors / drive systems, nurse call systems, domestic equipment, fire alarms, catering equipment, lighting systems, heating systems, ventilation plant, boiler plant, building energy management system and communication systems.
• Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new installation work unsupervised to a recognised standard within an acceptable timescale.
• Perform a wide range of work of other trades.
• Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run engineering plant & equipment.
• Use all relevant test equipment, tools and equipment.
• To interpret and work from complex engineering drawings & wiring diagrams and specifications with appropriate methods and sequence of operation.
• To plan and manage the working day based on work orders issued by supervisor.
• To carry out work in accordance with health and safety requirements, Trust policies, procedures and regulations.
  
  

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive work appropriate to core skills in addition to other duties (dependent on relevant training) in order to achieve flexibility and efficiency.
• Diagnose and repair faults on complex Electrical and Mechanical installations, plant, engineering systems, and equipment in accordance with current regulations and guidance.
• Work on a wide range of hospital electrical systems including but not limited to Electrical installations, emergency generators, control systems, electrical motors / drive systems, nurse call systems, domestic equipment, fire alarms, catering equipment, lighting systems, heating systems, ventilation plant, boiler plant, building energy management system and communication systems.
• Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new installation work unsupervised to a recognised standard within an acceptable timescale.
• Perform a wide range of work of other trades.
• Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run engineering plant & equipment.
• Use all relevant test equipment, tools and equipment.
• To interpret and work from complex engineering drawings & wiring diagrams and specifications with appropriate methods and sequence of operation.
• To plan and manage the working day based on work orders issued by supervisor.
• To carry out work in accordance with health and safety requirements, Trust policies, procedures and regulations.
  
  

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• o3-yearly City and Guilds Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent
• oDemonstrable experience (post apprenticeship)
• o18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding of other building services and trades
• Willingness to work towards Specialist Grade with relevant training.
• Proven Working knowledge of computerised building management system
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• oCity & Guilds Electrical Craft certificate or equivalent.
• oRecognised Electrical Apprenticeship
• oCity & Guilds 18th edition BS 7671:2008 electrical regulations
  
  

Desirable

• C&G Electrical Inspection and testing of installations
• oSterilisers/washer disinfectors
  
  

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• oAn understanding of risk assessment procedures
• oTeam player
• oPC Skills
  
  

Desirable

• Proven working knowledge of AutoCAD
  
  

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oAn understanding of risk assessment procedures
• oTeam player
• oPC Skills
  
  

Desirable

• Proven working knowledge of AutoCAD
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)