Hospital Electrical Maintenance Engineer – 12h Shifts

RG Setsquare; Southampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

RG Setsquare in Southampton is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support hospital estate services. You will deliver planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs and fault finding across electrical systems to ensure reliability and safety.

This role operates on a continental 12-hour day shift (06:00-18:00) within a healthcare environment, offering training, career development and a competitive salary £41,000-£43,000.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Level 3 Electrical Installation or Electrical Maintenance qualification.
• Current knowledge of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Experience in electrical maintenance within commercial/healthcare/critical environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of electrical safety, safe isolation procedures and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance and building services systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with CAFM/CMMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose, fault-find and repair electrical systems including LV distribution and lighting.
• Support maintenance of UPS systems, batteries, generator interfaces and critical power infrastructure.
• Maintain electrical components of HVAC plant and building services.
• Respond to faults promptly to minimise disruption in hospital operations.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671 and health and safety requirements.
• Carry out safe isolations, risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures.
• Maintain accurate CAFM/CMMS records and asset information.
• Identify safety risks and opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and contractors for maintenance activities.
• Support statutory inspections and documentation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Electrical safety

Read electrical drawings

Stakeholder liaison

Organisational skills

Teamwork

CAFM CMMS

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Installation Level 3

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

18th Edition BS7671

Tools

CAFM/CMMS software

Test equipment

Job description

RG Setsquare in Southampton is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support hospital estate services. You will deliver planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs and fault finding across electrical systems to ensure reliability and safety.

This role operates on a continental 12-hour day shift (06:00-18:00) within a healthcare environment, offering training, career development and a competitive salary £41,000-£43,000.