Estates Electrical Operative
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for an Electrical Assistant (Band 3) in the Estates and Facilities Department at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. The role covers planned maintenance, reactive repairs and minor installations across Trust sites, with a 37.5-hour week, RRP and overtime/on-call opportunities.
The post includes a competitive NHS salary (£25,760–£27,476 per annum pro rata) plus employer pension contributions and generous leave.
Qualifications
- Recognised electrical qualifications or equivalent training.
- NVQ Level 2 or approved equivalent in Electrical/Engineering.
- NC/HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
- Registration with UK Register of Electricians or equivalent bodies.
- Driving licence and safety training such as NEBOSH/IOSH.
Responsibilities
- Undertake planned preventive maintenance and minor repairs on electrical installations.
- Respond to maintenance requests and diagnose faults for prompt repairs.
- Support testing of essential electrical systems including lighting and nurse call.
- Assist with engineering programmes while ensuring HTMs and standards compliance.
- Maintain records and contribute to surveys and audits.
- Participate in on-call rota to ensure continuity of electrical services.
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Main area Estates Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: Band 3 plus RRP, Overtime & On-call allowance available. 37.5 hours per week. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 321-CORP-8142407-B3
Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Headington, Oxford Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata + RRP Salary period Yearly Closing 29/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 07/10/2026
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
The Electrical Assistant (Band 3) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective and compliant electrical maintenance services across all Oxford University Hospitals sites. Working within the Estates and Facilities Department, the post holder undertakes planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and minor installation works to ensure the continuous operation of critical engineering systems that support patient care. The role contributes to maintaining compliance with statutory legislation, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), British Standards and Trust policies while responding promptly to maintenance requests across both clinical and non-clinical environments.
This is a full-time Band 3 position (37.5 hours per week) with a Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP), plus opportunities to earn additional income through overtime and participation in the on-call rota.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- Competitive NHS salary with Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP)
- Overtime and on-call allowances
- NHS Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 20.3%
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Access to a wide range of local and national staff discounts, including travel, shopping, insurance and leisure
- Comprehensive training, development and career progression opportunities
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- Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and minor repair works on electrical installations and associated building services across all Trust sites to ensure safe, reliable and compliant operation.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests, diagnose faults and carry out repairs or assist competent electrical staff with more complex works, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical services.
- Support the maintenance and testing of essential electrical systems, including lighting, emergency lighting, small power, nurse call systems and other critical infrastructure that directly supports patient care.
- Assist with planned engineering programmes and electrical installation works, ensuring compliance with Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), British Standards, statutory regulations and Trust policies.
- Complete maintenance records, job documentation, timesheets and inspection reports accurately using Trust maintenance systems while contributing to estates' surveys and audits.
- Participate in the Trust's out-of-hours on-call rota and respond to emergency maintenance incidents, ensuring continuity of critical engineering services across all hospital sites.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .
- Recognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 2 or approved equivalent training in Electrical/Engineering
- NC/HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Demonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g.: Fire Alarms, Small Power, Lighting, Emergency Lighting, standby power systems, BMS, Nurse Call Systems, Facilities Management Software etc.)
- Trained in Health & Safety, i.e. First Aid, NEBOSH, IOSH, etc
- Registration with approved organisations, i.e. UK Register of Electricians, JIB Schemes, Gas Safe, etc.
- Member of relevant healthcare or engineering institutes, i.e. IHEEM, HEFMA, CIBSE, IET etc
- Experience across several of the HTM’s acting as either a CP or AP
- Full Driving Licence
- Knowledge of maintenance methodologies
- Knowledge of HTM’s, HBN’s and Estates specific legislation
- Specialist knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment or prepared to work towards gaining
- Must be multi-skilled in Electrical Trades
- Experience of working within and developing a ‘safe system of work’
- Experience in working in a similar role
- Good knowledge of energy efficient working practices within engineering
- Highly organised
- Able to work independently and exercise a high degree of professional judgement
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to apply the knowledge, experience and judgement necessary to demonstrate, in a practical sense, the safe operation and maintenance of specific systems/equipment
- Able to demonstrate the analytical skills and judgement required to identify/diagnose a range of defects and failures in relation to specific systems/equipment and what actions to take, where the information sources may be complicated and/or conflicting
- Ability to make sound judgements with regard to operational safety when in lone worker situation or when put under pressure by the situation or other workers
- Proactive, self-motivated
- Ability to carry out electrical inspection and testing
- Ability to carry out repairs to electrical installations
- Ability to interpret, adjust and monitor various BMS systems
- Ability to work on nurse call systems
- Committed to improving efficiency and environmental protection.
- Able to use small tools and carry out fine adjustments to building services on a regular basis
- Able to carry out routine and emergency maintenance on engineering and building systems on a routine basis
- Able to concentrate on complex issues and work with detailed information
Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit totheten core principles
Oxford University Hospital s promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process.Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers /Work in the UK - GOV.UK
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
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No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Domestic / catering / porteringservices at theJohn Radcliffe Hospitalare provided byMitie.
Domestic / catering / portering / maintenance engineerservices at theChurchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centreare provided byG4S.
Maintenance engineer services at the John Radcliffe Hospital are provided by Equans.
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