Electrical Craftsperson (Electrician)

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Gilwern; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a motivated Electrician to join our Estates and Facilities team. You will perform specialist electrical maintenance, fault finding, repair and installation services across Health Board premises, ensuring safe, reliable and compliant environments for patients, visitors and colleagues.

This Band 5 role involves planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, lighting and power systems, emergency lighting testing, fire alarm testing, generator

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with NHS or healthcare estates experience preferred.
• Band 5 Electrician role within Estates and Facilities.
• Experience with electrical maintenance, fault finding and repair.
• Knowledge of current regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Installation and maintenance of lighting and power systems.
• Emergency lighting testing and maintenance.
• Fire alarm testing and isolations.
• Generator and battery testing.
• Building Management Systems (BMS) involvement.
• Air Handling Units and associated plant work.
• Replacement of motors, pumps and electrical equipment.
• Inspection, testing and certification in line with regulations.
• Support contractors and follow site safety procedures.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and critical service failures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Installation

Safety compliance

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a rewarding role where your skills directly support patient care? Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a motivated and skilled Electrician to join our Estates and Facilities team. You will play a vital role in maintaining essential electrical services across our healthcare sites, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant environments for patients, visitors and colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a diverse and technically challenging healthcare environment, supporting a wide range of building services, engineering systems and critical infrastructure., As a Band 5 Electrician, you will provide specialist electrical maintenance, fault finding, repair and installation services across Health Board premises. Your work will include:

• Planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
• Installation and maintenance of lighting and power systems
• Emergency lighting testing and maintenance
• Fire alarm testing and isolations
• Generator and battery testing
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Air Handling Units and associated plant
• Replacement of motors, pumps and electrical equipment
• Inspection, testing and certification in accordance with current regulations
• Supporting contractors and participating in site safety procedures
• Responding to emergency breakdowns and critical service failures

You will work on a range of industrial, commercial and domestic electrical systems and be expected to support the wider Estates service through a flexible, multi-skilled approach.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.