General Maintenance Assistant – Electrical | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a General Maintenance Assistant - Electrical to support the Estates team. You will maintain electrical systems, including lighting and fire alarms. Candidates should have a full driving license and a strong understanding of electrical maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in general electrical maintenance activities.
• Full driving license (vehicle group A) required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for servicing and maintaining electrical building services installations.
• Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work.

Skills

Understanding of electrical maintenance

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

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

The General Maintenance Assistant Electrical 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 Trusts 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 an keen understanding of all modern general electrical maintenance activities, both reactive and planned; they will require a willingness to learn, be a dedicated team player and have a proven track record.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible 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

Requirements

• The post holder will have a full Driving licence ( vehicle group A ).

Additional information

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025