Estates Electrician – Emergency Light Tester | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Maintenance Technician responsible for day-to-day servicing and repairs, ensuring compliance with NHS standards. The role involves fault finding, maintenance of plant equipment, and participating in an on-call rota. Candidates should have experience in electrical maintenance and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This position is essential for maintaining service continuity across various facilities in Lancashire.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to work on complex LV networks.
• Knowledge of NHS Health Technical Memoranda.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day servicing and repair maintenance work.
• Support the development of the Estates Strategy.
• Undertake testing for emergency lighting and electrical installations.
• Record test procedures and liaise with wards for access.
• Maintain various plant and catering equipment.

Skills

Fault finding and testing

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Understanding of legislation and standards

Job description

Overview

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions.

Job summary

Taking responsibility for the day-to-day operational servicing and repairs to meet Trust targets for PPM and reactive work and first-time fixes. Working to ensure breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance work undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards, European Standards, whilst developing and managing the departmental risk register.

The post holder will provide an effective and efficient maintenance repair service to a high quality on the full range of building fabric, electrical and mechanical engineering plant and equipment to the Atlas portfolio.

The post holder could be expected to participate in Atlas\'s on-call rota for out-of-hours electricians, providing cover for the 1 in 6 (or as otherwise notified) 24-hour on-call system that provides service continuity in the event of breakdowns, essential service failures at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Clifton Hospital, Fleetwood Hospital and National Artificial Eye Service.

Job responsibilities

Please find the full job description attached below.

• Responsibility for the day-to-day servicing and repair maintenance work ensuring that all work undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards, European Standards, etc.
• Support in the development and implementation of the Estates Strategy based upon Trust and Atlas strategic goals.
• The post holder will undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment, such as nurse call equipment and fire alarms. You will be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installations testing and general inspections.
• The post holder to carry out periodic testing for the emergency light testing at Blackpool Teaching Hospital, Clifton Hospital, Fleetwood Hospital and National Artificial Eyes Service.
• The post holder to record test procedures and liaise with wards to arrange access.
• The post holder to be fluent with Microsoft Excel and able to use required emergency light record software.
• The post holder to carry out lighting repairs identified following PPM test.
• This will require liaison with Estates Helpdesk on a regular basis to report lighting faults following PPM.
• The post holder will also carry out fault finding and maintenance of various types of plant and catering equipment such as heated trolleys, dishwashers and AHUs. You will be responsible for carrying various PPM tasks.
• Work with trade groups and contractor staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service, and plan and organise maintenance activities.

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025.