Engineer

Spire Healthcare; Chatham; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

HTM 06-01 knowledge

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

LV CP/Authorized Person readiness

Educación

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Spire Alexandra Hospital, Chatham
Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours

Looking for a role where your technical expertise makes a real difference?

At Spire Alexandra Hospital, our Engineering team plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Estates team, ensuring our hospital environment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational.

This is a varied, hands‑on position where you'll undertake both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a wide range of electrical systems and building services. Working within a busy healthcare environment, you'll support critical infrastructure that has a direct impact on patients, visitors, and colleagues every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across hospital electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults and perform electrical testing, inspections, and minor installation works.
• Maintain and support critical systems including UPS, IPS, generators, motors, inverters, switchgear, and single and three-phase electrical supplies.
• Assist in the upkeep of essential building services, including ventilation and water systems.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with HTM guidance, statutory requirements, and hospital policies.
• Liaise with specialist contractors and support the delivery of engineering projects.
• Participate in the hospital's 1-in-4 on‑call rota.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the estate.About You

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience within a healthcare, commercial, or critical building maintenance environment with a strong electrical bias.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair.
• Knowledge of UPS, IPS, generators, switch rooms, motors, inverters, and single and three-phase electrical systems.
• An understanding of the requirements of HTM 06-01.
• Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Either LV Competent Person or LV Authorised Person status, or the capability to work towards accreditation.Benefits

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive rewards package including:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Free Bupa health assessment
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our 'Spire for You' discounts and cashback platform
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

At Spire Healthcare, our people are our difference. If you're looking to build a rewarding engineering career in an environment where your work directly supports exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Early applications are encouraged.

Spire Healthcare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our teams