Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare facility in Plymouth is seeking a motivated electrical maintenance technician to assist in the maintenance of building services and equipment. The role requires a UK City and Guilds or NVQ qualification, with responsibilities including routine maintenance, compliance with safety regulations, and participation in an on-call rota. Candidates should have a flexible approach to work and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognized electrical apprenticeship.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare environment.
• Must possess a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and installation work for mechanical and electrical services.
• Conduct fault finding, investigation, and testing.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and statutory legislation.

Skills

Technical ability

Fault finding techniques

Good interpersonal skills

Education

UK City and Guilds or NVQ qualification

Electrical craft apprenticeship completion

NVQ3 or equivalent in Electrical studies

BS7671 18th edition Amendment 2 qualification

Maths and English GCSE grade C or above

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, electrically biased professional individual with the ability to multi-skill when required, to work full time over 5 days. The role involves assisting a multi-skilled team of tradesmen in carrying out maintenance and working on buildings, building services, plant, and equipment within healthcare facilities.

The ideal candidate must have a UK City and Guilds or NVQ qualification and be compliant with UK legislation and guidance.

Working across the Plymouth area, you should demonstrate good knowledge of building services, experience with electrical and mechanical tools, a flexible approach to work, and have completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship.

You will also be required to work independently after gaining site experience.

Good communication skills, willingness to undertake training, numeracy, literacy, and computer skills are essential. The role requires the ability to work overtime at short notice, travel across Plymouth, and participate in an on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

Undertake maintenance and installation work for mechanical and electrical services and equipment. This includes routine maintenance and repairs of electro-mechanical equipment in hospitals, health centres, clinics, and administration buildings, such as decontamination equipment, HVAC systems, plumbing, building management systems, motors, and engineering plant.

The post holder will become qualified to carry out duties as an Authorised Person (AP) for electrical works in accordance with HTM standards, once assessed as competent by Line Management.

Serve as part of the maintenance team to deliver high-quality care through effective operation and maintenance of healthcare building services and participate in the out-of-hours Duty Engineer roster as directed.

Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and statutory legislation, and apply best working practices at all times.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

We are guided by values of kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services, empowering staff and those we serve, and involving patients and their families in shaping care.

We prioritize staff development through CPD, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs facilitate a smooth transition into our organization.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sections, including those with armed forces experience, mental health lived experience, neurodiverse conditions, and learning disabilities. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application process.

Job responsibilities

Perform tasks delegated by line management or helpdesk, including maintenance and repair of electro-mechanical equipment such as HVAC systems, hospital beds, medical suction equipment, heating systems, patient trolleys, physio and gym equipment, and macerators.

Report any problems or hazards, including substandard installations or those failing to meet regulations. Isolate or make safe dangerous installations to ensure safety.

Conduct fault finding, investigation, and testing. Manage materials and stock levels, keeping accurate records. Carry out work safely and efficiently within reasonable timescales. Only undertake financial transactions with prior authorization.

Undertake training to stay current with regulations and safe systems of work. Liaise with contractors to ensure effective operations. Train to operate dental sterilising equipment as required. Complete assessments to become an Authorised Person (AP) for electrical works per HTM standards.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Electrical installation, maintenance, testing, inspection
• Electricity at work regulations 1989
• H&SWA and related legislation
• Building services/trades
• Fault finding techniques
• Computer recording systems
• Planned Preventative Maintenance systems
• Estate and services knowledge
• Organizational structure understanding
• Core and related trades knowledge
• HTMs and safety documentation familiarity

Experience

• Relevant demonstrable experience
• At least 2 years in a healthcare environment
• Ability to work independently

Skills

• Technical ability
• Full UK driving license

Additional Requirements

• Work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Willingness to train
• Flexible and self-motivated

Qualifications

• Electrical craft apprenticeship completion
• UK City and Guilds or NVQ qualification
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Electrical studies
• BS7671 18th edition Amendment 2 qualification
• Relevant computer skills
• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above
• ONC or equivalent in engineering
• Portable appliance testing competence
• Health & Safety qualification
• First Aider at Work
• Confined spaces training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of healthcare environments.

Salary and Benefits

£29,970 to £36,483 annually, pro-rata, plus £3,277 R&R and 4.5% on-call when qualified.

Contract and Working Pattern

Permanent; full-time, part-time, job share, flexible working options available.