Maintenance Craftsperson Electrician

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Chard; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a proactive Maintenance Craftsperson Electrical. You will ensure the functionality and safety of electrical systems, collaborate across departments, and respond to maintenance requests efficiently, contributing to a secure environment for all. The role offers flexible working options, an NHS pension scheme, and a focus on career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
• Fault finding and repair on engineering plant and equipment.
• Ability to respond to maintenance requests promptly.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and non-routine maintenance tasks.
• Responsible for electrical installations and fire alarms.
• Work collaboratively across departments for service excellence.

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, skilled, and motivated individual to join our dynamic Estates Maintenance team. In this vital role, you will contribute to the delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance services, ensuring that all areas of the estate are safe, functional, and compliant. Your work will directly support the creation and upkeep of a secure and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across departments, respond promptly to maintenance requests, and help implement preventative measures to reduce downtime. A strong commitment to safety, service excellence, and teamwork is essential for success in this role.

Main duties of the job

Maintenance Craftsperson Electrical will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialist skills and should possess levels of flexibility and competence to allow them to perform the following:

Perform work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine.

Responsible for fault finding and repair maintenance on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment.

Fire alarms, electrical installations, emergency generators, heating and ventilation, Building management systems, pumps, compressors, motors and their controls

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

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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.

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearRRP of £3,500 per annum