Electrician

Equans UK & Ireland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

Life Cover

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Learning opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is looking for an Electrician to join our team at Woodland View Hospital, Irvine. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and encompasses a range of responsibilities from electrical maintenance to urgent fault response.

The ideal candidate will have a recognized electrical apprenticeship, at least two years of experience, and a commitment to safety standards. The position includes benefits like annual leave, life cover, and access to employee networks.

Qualifications

• At least two years of practical experience in electrical maintenance.
• Willingness and ability to understand relevant regulations and standards.
• Ability to pass a Disclosure Scotland Personal and Vulnerable Group (PVG) check.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance on hospital systems.
• Respond promptly to unplanned electrical faults or failures.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as Risk Assessments.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Competency with building service systems

Understanding of health & safety protocols

Education

Completed recognized electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Specialist tools and test equipment

Job description

Equans is looking for an Electrician to join our team at Woodland View Hospital, Irvine on a permanent basis. This full‑time role works 37.5 hours per week. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are part of the offer.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance on hospital systems including electrical distribution, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms, AHUs, water systems, medical gases, and pressure systems, ensuring patient safety and operational continuity.
• Respond promptly to unplanned electrical faults or failures, adhering to Service Level Agreements to minimise disruption and avoid contractual penalties.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and work reports to support safe and compliant work practices.
• Participate in an on‑call rota to provide 24/7 emergency response, ensuring continuous availability of critical services.
• Collaborate effectively with Facilities Supervisors, Equans colleagues, NHS clients, and external contractors, communicating respectfully and upholding high health, safety, and professionalism standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to employee networks such as AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship with certification.
• At least two years of practical experience in electrical maintenance; experience in hospital environments is advantageous but not essential.
• Competency with relevant building service systems and specialist tools and test equipment.
• Willingness and ability to understand and apply relevant regulations and standards, including Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM), Permit to Work systems, and health & safety protocols.
• Current or willingness to undertake first aid training including CPR.
• Ability to pass a Disclosure Scotland Personal and Vulnerable Group (PVG) check.

We welcome applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

Candidates must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Relocation is not supported for this role.