Maintenance Engineer Electrical Technician

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their Estates Department. This role involves providing comprehensive maintenance and repair services for a variety of buildings and engineering systems. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship and possess extensive experience in building engineering services. With opportunities for overtime and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to contribute to the ongoing transformation of healthcare services. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Voluntary pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship.
• Extensive experience in building engineering services.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, repair, and installation services.
• Participate in an emergency on-call rota.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Building Engineering Services

Plant Maintenance

Education

BTEC HNC

City and Guilds

Post-Apprenticeship Training

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

The Estates Department provides comprehensive maintenance, repair, and installation services for buildings, grounds, engineering services, and associated equipment throughout the Trust.

Qualifications: You must have completed a recognised Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship and possess extensive experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance, supported by a BTEC HNC level, City and Guilds, relevant post-apprenticeship training, or equivalent experience.

Requirements: A current UK driving licence and residence within half an hour's travel to fulfill on-call duties are essential.

Working Hours: The role operates Monday – Friday, with participation in an emergency on-call rota, and offers opportunities for overtime and weekend work.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is Band 5 plus local RRP (£3,277 pa), with an approximate £1,000 pa on-call retainer, overtime, 27 days holiday, and a voluntary pension scheme.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

For more details about the role, please read the full job description and person specification attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD, underpinning everything we do to treat patients, visitors, and colleagues with respect and care.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many undergoing transformation following merger and the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move sites temporarily or long-term. Recruiting managers will address any specific questions during interviews.

Please note, if the role or service relocates, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Other changes not related to relocation will be managed according to Trust or National terms and conditions.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Ben Sykes
• Job Title: Decontamination Supervisor
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]