General Maintenance Assistant - Electrical (Shift Working)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a General Maintenance Assistant - Electrical to support the estates team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The role involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems, requiring a sound understanding of electrical maintenance and a proactive approach in a team environment. Applicants should possess a valid driving license and be ready to work flexibly across locations. This position encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Keen understanding of electrical maintenance activities, both reactive and planned.
• Proven track record in general electrical maintenance.
• Full driving license (vehicle group A) required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the Trust's electrical systems.
• Responsible for day-to-day repairs of electrical equipment.
• Undertake routine maintenance and minor repair work.

Skills

Understanding of electrical maintenance activities

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a General Maintenance Assistant - Electrical (Shift working) to work as part of their Estates team on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.

The General Maintenance Assistant Electrical (Shift working) works as part of a team that covers the hospital electrical systems 7 days per week and is responsible for the day-to-day repairs, operation and first line response of the Trust electrical equipment and systems.

You will operate and maintain the Trust's electrical equipment & systems including but not limited to lighting and emergency light systems, fire alarms, nurse call and other electrical systems and equipment found in the healthcare environment, in an economic, efficient and safe manner, in accordance with legislation and agreed standards.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a keen understanding of all modern general electrical maintenance activities, both reactive and planned; will require a willingness to learn, be a dedicated team player and have a proven track record.

• Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
• Interview Date: 12th December 2025, To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
• Responsibility for the servicing, maintenance and repair of the Electrical building services installations within the Trust in line with current policies and procedures.
• Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work including planned prevented maintenance work and labouring including electrical shutdowns.
• The post holder will have a full Driving licence (vehicle group A).

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce. At UHD we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.