Electrician | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in London is seeking an Electrician to join their Estates team at the Bethlem Royal Hospital. The position involves maintenance, reactive repairs, and compliance monitoring across various properties. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about building services, able to work independently and as part of a team, and ready to adapt to flexible hours. The role offers opportunities for professional development and emphasizes a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must possess a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial building services.
• Capable of performing tasks safely and tidily.
• Familiar with statutory checks in line with relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Understand and maintain engineering systems and building structures.
• Provide maintenance across all Trust properties.

Skills

Knowledge of building structures

Experience in maintenance and repairs

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within SLAM for an Electrician to join our Estates team at the Bethlem Royal Hospital. The Trust manages four main sites and community properties. Applicants should be able to organize their work, parts, and materials, and perform tasks safely and tidily. Flexibility for extra hours and altered duties is required to maintain service continuity. The ideal candidate should possess a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial building services.

As an Electrician, you will be enthusiastic, physically fit, and able to work as part of a large team. Your main activities include maintenance, reactive repairs, compliance monitoring, and remedial work at Bethlem Royal Hospital and community properties. You should be capable of working independently and be familiar with statutory checks in line with relevant standards. Knowledge of building structures, fire compartmentalization, and fire door maintenance is essential.

The Bethlem Royal Hospital is located in Croydon, accessible by train and bus. Our services extend across London boroughs and other locations, including substance misuse services in Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich, and Wandsworth.

Benefits include a comprehensive package aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Performing planned preventative maintenance and emergency repairs safely and cost-effectively.
2. Understanding and maintaining engineering systems and building structures to high standards.
3. Supporting team operations and collaborating across disciplines.
4. Providing maintenance across all Trust properties, working independently and flexibly beyond normal hours if needed.
5. Completing work promptly and maintaining accurate records.
6. Staying updated with legislation and attending training as required.
7. Working safely in accordance with health and safety policies.
8. Ensuring the safe use and storage of equipment and tools.
9. Driving between Trust properties safely and adhering to policies.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.