Hospital Electrical Engineer – PPM & Emergency Power

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to carry out planned preventive maintenance, inspections and reactive repairs on essential electrical systems across hospital buildings.

You will maintain distribution systems, switchgear, lighting, emergency lighting and sockets, respond to faults, support standby generators and UPS, and ensure safety with risk assessments and permits-to-work.

Qualifications

• Experience in planned preventative maintenance of electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs safely.
• Knowledge of safety legislation and electrical regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary estates team.
• Commitment to patient safety and service continuity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections and reactive repairs on electrical systems across hospital buildings.
• Maintain electrical distribution systems including switchgear, distribution boards, lighting, emergency lighting and sockets.
• Respond to electrical faults and diagnose root causes to minimise disruption to hospital services.
• Support standby generators, UPS systems and emergency power supplies.
• Assist with maintenance and testing of critical electrical services to support clinical areas.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, repairs and test results in the hospital maintenance management system.
• Liaise with estates colleagues, contractors and clinical departments to coordinate activities.
• Assist with contractor supervision, quality checks and monitoring of electrical works to ensure safety and standards.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems

Diagnose electrical faults

Electrical safety procedures

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Maintenance management system

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to carry out planned preventive maintenance, inspections and reactive repairs on essential electrical systems across hospital buildings.

You will maintain distribution systems, switchgear, lighting, emergency lighting and sockets, respond to faults, support standby generators and UPS, and ensure safety with risk assessments and permits-to-work.