Electrical Engineer

Venn Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Employee benefits package

Job summary

The NHS Trust is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Estates Technician) to join the Estates & Facilities team in Essex. The role involves on-site maintenance of electrical infrastructure within a complex healthcare environment, ensuring critical services run 24/7.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and work on lighting, power, distribution boards, and life-safety systems. Training and NHS pension benefits are offered as part of this permanent position.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Completed electrical apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds electrical qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience in building services, estates maintenance, healthcare, facilities management, or related environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical systems.
• Experience with lighting, power, distribution boards, emergency lighting, fire alarms, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on electrical infrastructure.
• Diagnose and rectify faults across a variety of electrical systems.
• Maintain generators, lighting, power systems, distribution boards, UPS, fire alarms, nurse call systems, and related equipment.
• Respond to emergencies to minimise disruption to healthcare services.
• Undertake installation, refurbishment and improvement works across the estate.
• Complete maintenance records and compliance documentation in CAFM systems.
• Liaise with contractors and users to ensure safe, efficient delivery of works.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and statutory requirements.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical maintenance

Building services

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Electrical apprenticeship

City & Guilds qualifications

Tools

CAFM systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

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.li>
• 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.