Electrical Craftsperson

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS trust in the UK is seeking an Electrical Craftsperson to manage electrical maintenance and repairs across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a recognized electrical apprenticeship, experience in a complex services environment, and must be able to work independently. Responsibilities include compliance with NHS regulations and participation in an emergency on-call rota. This role promotes active travel and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Public transport accessible sites

Brompton Hire Pods

Qualifications

• Recognised building services electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Post‑qualification experience working in a complex building services environment.
• Strong ability to work independently and undertake planned preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Knowledge of statutory maintenance works and relevant NHS HTM guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all statutory electrical repairs and maintenance across the estates.
• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on various systems.
• Perform minor works and replacements in the building services environment.
• Act as a Competent Person in accordance with NHS HTM guidance.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal teams for Estates services.
• Participate in the Estates emergency on‑call rota.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Independent work

Knowledge of NHS regulations

Education

Recognised building services electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

Post‑qualification experience in building services

Job description

Role Overview

The Estates Hard FM Team is responsible for the day‑to‑day repairs, planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and operational testing of a wide range of building services and equipment across the Trust. The Electrical Craftsperson will work within the in‑house electrical maintenance team and coordinate directly with electrical contractors to ensure the electrical reliability of Mile End and Royal London Hospital Retained Estates.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all statutory electrical repairs and maintenance across the estates, ensuring compliance with HTMs, Electrical Regulations, ACOPs and Trust policies.
• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance (RM) on plant, equipment, generators, refrigeration, air‑conditioning and air‑handling systems.
• Perform minor works, major overhauls and replacement tasks in a complex building services environment.
• Act as a Competent Person (CP) in accordance with NHS HTM guidance.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal teams to facilitate the day‑to‑day running of Estates services.
• Participate in the Estates emergency on‑call rota, including out‑of‑hours work across all Barts Health Trust sites.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised building services electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Post‑qualification experience working in a complex building services environment.
• Strong ability to work independently and undertake planned preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Knowledge of statutory maintenance works and relevant NHS HTM guidance.

Working Conditions

The role includes participation in an on‑call rota that may involve out‑of‑hours work across all Barts Health Trust sites.

About the Employer

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, committed to providing safe, compassionate care and continuously improving services. The Trust values innovation, patient safety and an inclusive working environment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Child Safety & Safeguarding

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust may require a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Other Information

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle‑to‑work scheme and available Brompton Hire Pods.