Electrical Engineer

King's College Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College Hospital is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance professional to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across hospital buildings. You will diagnose faults, repair electrical systems and support critical services to ensure uninterrupted patient care.

The role requires adherence to safety regulations, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary estates team. On-site work in London facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical installations, distribution systems and maintenance practices.
• Ability to diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs safely and efficiently.
• Good problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, testing and reactive repairs on electrical systems and equipment across hospital buildings.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical distribution systems, including switchgear, distribution boards, lighting, emergency lighting, socket outlets and associated electrical installations.
• Respond to electrical faults and breakdowns, identify root causes and implement corrective actions to minimise disruption to hospital services.
• Support the safe operation and maintenance of essential electrical infrastructure, including standby generators, UPS systems and emergency power supplies.
• Assist with maintenance and testing of critical electrical services to support continuous operation of clinical areas, operating theatres and wards.
• Ensure all electrical maintenance activities are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, electrical safety procedures and hospital policies.
• Follow safe systems of work (risk assessments, method statements, permit-to-work procedures, isolation/lock-off arrangements).
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, test results and equipment defects using the hospital's maintenance management system.
• Liaise with estates colleagues, contractors and clinical departments to coordinate maintenance activities and resolve engineering issues.
• Assist with contractor supervision, quality checks and monitoring of completed electrical works to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Identify potential risks, report defects and recommend improvements to enhance electrical safety, reliability and energy efficiency.
• Participate in emergency response arrangements and provide technical support during electrical incidents or service interruptions.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and ensure minimal disruption to patients, staff and visitors.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role and hospital estates department requirements.

Job description

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, testing and reactive repairs on electrical systems and equipment across hospital buildings.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical distribution systems, including switchgear, distribution boards, lighting, emergency lighting, socket outlets and associated electrical installations.
• Respond to electrical faults and breakdowns, identify root causes and implement appropriate corrective actions to minimise disruption to hospital services.
• Support the safe operation and maintenance of essential electrical infrastructure, including standby generators, UPS systems and emergency power supplies, where applicable.
• Assist with the maintenance and testing of critical electrical services to support the continuous operation of clinical areas, operating theatres, wards and other hospital facilities.
• Ensure all electrical maintenance activities are undertaken in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation, electrical safety procedures and hospital policies.
• Follow safe systems of work, including risk assessments, method statements, permit-to-work procedures and isolation/lock-off arrangements, as authorised.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, test results and equipment defects using the hospital's maintenance management system.
• Liaise with estates colleagues, contractors, clinical departments and other stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities and resolve engineering issues.
• Assist with contractor supervision, quality checks and monitoring of completed electrical works to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Identify potential risks, report defects and recommend improvements to enhance electrical safety, reliability and energy efficiency.
• Participate in emergency response arrangements and provide technical support during electrical incidents or service interruptions.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and ensure minimal disruption to patients, staff and visitors.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role, grade and operational requirements of the hospital estates department.
• Knowledge of electrical installations, distribution systems and maintenance practices.
• Ability to diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs safely and efficiently.
• Understanding of electrical safety, risk assessment and safe working procedures.
• Good problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary estates team.
• Commitment to patient safety, service continuity and high standards of maintenance.

Relevant Standards and Compliance

Work in accordance with applicable requirements, including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, relevant IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), applicable NHS healthcare technical guidance, and the Trust's local policies and procedures, as relevant to the duties authorised for the post