Electrical Technician – On-Call Hospital Building Systems

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Epsom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Electrical Technician (Band 5) for full-time, 37.5 hours per week. The role involves complex fault finding and maintenance across engineering plant and equipment, with participation in the Trust-wide out-of-hours on-call system.

Applicants should have an 18th Edition certificate, a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, and Building Management qualification, plus apprenticeship completion and healthcare premises experience.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition City and Guilds IEE Regulations Certificate.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Building Management Qualification.

Responsibilities

• The post holder must perform multi-skilled electrical engineering duties.
• Liaise with contractors, clinical staff and other professionals on maintenance issues.
• Maintain high standards of professional workmanship on complex technical matters.
• Provide technical support and information to staff and contractors.
• Organise and carry out engineering shutdowns of utility services when required.
• Ensure health and safety compliance within Trust premises (CDM & H&S).
• Operate Building Management Systems and adjust programmes as needed.
• Regularly test backup facilities (generators and UPS systems).
• Identify and rectify faults on Low Voltage Distribution Systems within timescales.
• Fault find on Air Handling Units and Refrigeration Plant; perform planned preventive maintenance.
• Identify and rectify faults on Fire and Nurse Call Systems; train staff as required.
• Find and rectify faults on Medical Gas equipment; work on live systems under supervision.

Education

18th Edition City and Guilds IEE Regulations Certificate

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Building Management Qualification

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Electrical Technician (Band 5) for full-time, 37.5 hours per week. The role involves complex fault finding and maintenance across engineering plant and equipment, with participation in the Trust-wide out-of-hours on-call system.

Applicants should have an 18th Edition certificate, a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, and Building Management qualification, plus apprenticeship completion and healthcare premises experience.