Maintenance Technician - Electrical

NHS Property Services Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Overtime opportunities

27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Smarter Working Policy

AP and Test & Inspection training

SMART Pension (up to 6%)

NHS retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Colleague Assistance Programme

Job summary

NHS Property Services is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to join our Southwest team on a permanent contract. You'll maintain safety, functionality and compliance across NHS properties, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across electrical systems.

This field-based role covers Dorset, Bristol, Bath, Northeast Somerset and Wiltshire, with base at Southwest House.

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Practical experience in electrical maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical repairs across NHS properties.
• Diagnose, fault-find and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Support statutory compliance, inspections and testing activities.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all work.
• Maintain records of completed works and communications with stakeholders.
• Build relationships with customers, contractors and colleagues.
• Participate in on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Practical electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Job description

At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. As part of our mission to Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, we're continuing to strengthen the way we deliver safe, compliant and high-quality services across our estate.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and customer-focused Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to join our Southwest team on a permanent contract. This role is ideal for an experienced electrician who enjoys working independently, solving problems, and making a real difference within healthcare environments that support patients and communities every day.

About the role

As a Maintenance Technician (Electrical), you'll play a key role in maintaining the safety, functionality and compliance of a varied NHS property portfolio across the Southwest. You'll carry out a range of planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and fault-finding activities across electrical systems, ensuring our healthcare properties remain operational and compliant.

The role will predominantly cover areas including Dorset, Bristol, Bath & Northeast Somerset and Wiltshire, with Southwest House acting as the base location. You'll work closely with colleagues across the wider Property Services team to deliver a responsive, professional and customer-focused maintenance service.

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills. You'll regularly interact with site teams and healthcare colleagues, making relationship-building and communication just as important as technical expertise.

Who You Are

You are a qualified electrician who takes pride in delivering a high standard of work. You're proactive, dependable and solution-focused, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively while working as part of a wider team. You enjoy problem solving, are committed to safety and compliance, and understand the importance of providing excellent service to customers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical repairs across a portfolio of NHS properties.
• Diagnose, fault-find and repair electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Support statutory compliance requirements, inspections and testing activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works and compliance activities.
• Build positive working relationships with customers, contractors and colleagues across the business.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide out-of-hours emergency response support where required.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support continuous improvement activities.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance or equivalent qualification.
• Practical experience within an electrical maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Authorised Person (AP) status.
• Test and Inspection qualifications.
• Experience working within healthcare, public sector or commercial property environments.

Where You'll Be

This is a field-based role covering the Southwest region, particularly Dorset, Bristol, Bath & Northeast Somerset and Wiltshire. Your base location will Southwest House, with travel required across the region to support our healthcare estate.

What We Can Offer You

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary starting from £41,000, we will also offer:

• On-call allowance in addition to your base salary.
• Overtime opportunities available throughout the year.
• 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
• A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to work flexibly around your role requirements.
• Training and development opportunities, including support towards AP and Test & Inspection qualifications where appropriate.
• SMART Pension contribution with company contributions of up to 6%.
• A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Colleague Assistance Programme offering support across all areas of life.

An Organisation with a Purpose…

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, supporting local communities and creating a sustainable future through our commitment to becoming net zero carbon by 2050. We believe it's important that every colleague can see the difference their work makes, and we're proud to provide opportunities for our people to contribute to something bigger.

At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support individual needs.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We encourage applications as soon as possible as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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