Electrical Engineer – Healthcare Estates (On‑Call)

Spire Healthcare Group; Chatham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Free Bupa health assessment

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Spire for You discounts

Ongoing training and career progress

Job summary

Spire Alexandra Hospital in Chatham is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Estates team and keep hospital electrical systems safe and reliable. The role covers preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, fault diagnosis and compliance with HTM 06-01.

You will work on UPS/IPS, generators, switchgear, and single/three‑phase supplies, supporting critical building services and taking part in the on‑call rota. A healthcare maintenance background is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to maintain and repair electrical systems in a healthcare setting.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on complex building services.
• Knowledge of HTM 06-01 requirements and good regulatory compliance.
• Up-to-date with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Capability to work towards LV Competent/Authorised Person status.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on hospital electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform electrical testing, inspections, and minor installations.
• Maintain critical systems such as UPS, IPS, generators, switchgear, motors, and inverters.
• Support essential building services including ventilation and water systems.
• Ensure all work complies with HTM guidance, statutory requirements, and policies.
• Liaise with specialist contractors and assist on engineering projects.
• Participate in the hospital’s 1-in-4 on-call rota.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the estate.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

HTM 06-01 knowledge

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

LV CP/Authorized Person readiness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Spire Alexandra Hospital in Chatham is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Estates team and keep hospital electrical systems safe and reliable. The role covers preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, fault diagnosis and compliance with HTM 06-01.

You will work on UPS/IPS, generators, switchgear, and single/three‑phase supplies, supporting critical building services and taking part in the on‑call rota. A healthcare maintenance background is essential.