Estates Multi Skilled Operative-Electrical Bias

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking an Estates Multi Skilled Operative with an Electrical Bias. This role involves maintaining hospital environments, performing repairs, and ensuring effective operations of engineering systems. Candidates should possess relevant electrical qualifications and experience within the NHS. The position offers flexible benefits including leave, NHS Pension, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Discount on gym membership

Free eye tests and health checks

Qualifications

• Electrical bias with a strong background in operational maintenance.
• Experience in healthcare environment and technical memorandums.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational maintenance tasks at the hospital.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Work alongside specialist contractors as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Good communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to plan workload

Current Full UK Driving License

Education

C&G Level 3 Electrical Qualification

Competent Person Certification

IEE Regulations 18th Edition

Professional registration with relevant institute

Tools

BMS (Building Management System)

CAFM system

Job description

Overview

Go back Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Estates Multi Skilled Operative-Electrical Bias

The closing date is 29 October 2025

Estates multi skilled engineer (Electrical bias)

Permanent Position - 37.5 hours per week

Band 5 salary + on call

Responsible for day-to-day operational maintenance of the hospital environment at The Tameside General Hospital, including reactive and pre-planned maintenance tasks. If you are looking to advance your knowledge and like a challenge this is the job for you.

Main duties of the job

1. The Estates multi skilled engineer (Electrical bias) has responsibility for day-to-day operational maintenance of the hospital environment at The Tameside General Hospital, including reactive and pre planned maintenance tasks, and where required to work with specialist contractors.

Efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering plant, equipment and other engineering systems including electrical systems, generators, LV systems, heating, air conditioning, fire alarms and specialist healthcare equipment. Diagnosis and repair faults including mechanical, and electrical devices and control systems.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• C&G Level 3 Electrical Qualification
• Competent Person Certification
• IEE Regulations 18th Edition
• Professional registration with relevant institute engineering, management, etc. CIBSE, IET, CIOB or IHEEM
• B Tech / HNC or equivalent
• Authorised Person LV HTM 06-02
• GCSEs (Grades A - C*) or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

• Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs)
• BMS (Building Management System) Experience
• Medical Gas experience and knowledge
• Previous or continued NHS Experience in Estates
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPDs)
• Experience of CAFM system / similar data management system.

Skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good written and verbal communication skills, physical skills and manual handling.
• Ability to understand complex drawings, documents, reports
• The ability to plan and organise own workload without direct supervision. Demonstrate good initiative
• The ability to be innovative, objective as well as logical in resolving problems.
• Be willing to attend training and development course as required by the role.
• Flexible working approach
• Current Full UK Driving License

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust