Maintenance Worker Specialist - Electrical Bias

Gap Personnel; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary staffing agency seeks a Band 5 Electrical Engineer in Stevenage for at least 6 months, covering maintenance and installation in NHS facilities. Candidates must have relevant NVQ certifications and experience in a healthcare setting, along with problem-solving skills and a positive attitude. The position offers £18.50/hour plus travel expenses, with opportunities for extension.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Travel expenses between sites

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in electrical maintenance and repair.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• Current driving license and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and installation work on all facilities and equipment.
• Provide technical engineering advice and support for equipment maintenance.
• Manage high volume of work and prioritize conflicting tasks.

Skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Planning and organisational skills

Multi-professional teamwork

High accuracy and diligence

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

NVQ Level 3

City and Guilds Level 3 in inspection and testing of electrical installations

18th Edition

First Aid

Health and Safety qualification

Portable appliance testing City & Guilds 237

Job description

Overview

Gap personnel is urgently recruiting for a temporary Band 5 Electrical Engineer to cover a minimum 6-month period from ASAP. This is likely to extend to 1/7/2026.

Hours

37.5hrs per week – shift times between 06:30 – 19:00 rota plus on call

Role

The person appointed shall be a technician with an electrical background and will conduct, with minimum supervision, maintenance and installation work on all facilities, plant, and equipment throughout East and North Herts NHS Trust. They will provide technical engineering advice and support for the maintenance of equipment, fabric, and utility services for the trust. The post holder should have a current driving license and be prepared to use his/her vehicle for commuting between various hospital sites. A mileage allowance will be paid for this facility.

Qualifications / Training

• NVQ Level 3
• City and Guilds Level 3 in inspection and testing of electrical installations.
• 18th Edition
• First Aid
• Health and Safety qualification/ certification. E.g. (Risk assessment training)
• Portable appliance testing City & Guilds 237

Previous Experience

• Working in the Healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of HTM 06.02 (D)
• Experience of working within a team and own initiative
• Experience of working in a demanding environment with many, sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Experience in electrical maintenance and repair

Skills

• A positive and initiative-taking attitude to manage a high volume of work and ability to problem solve.
• Computer literate to include Word / Excel / Outlook / Power Point.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Commitment to, and experience of, multi-professional working arrangements and projects.
• High degree of accuracy and diligence.
• Ability to deliver quality work in a challenging environment with conflicting priorities.
• Takes appropriate action or makes decisions in a changing environment and to prioritise work.
• Has the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Able to solve problems or pre-empt problems by employing appropriate measures and processes.

Knowledge

• Exceptional understanding of electrical maintenance and repair.
• Exceptional understanding and working knowledge of technical specifications required for electrical maintenance and repair.
• Exceptional understanding and working knowledge of health and safety standards for electrical maintenance and repair.

Pay & Apply

Weekly pay, £18.50/hour plus travel expenses between sites.

Please send your CV ASAP to [e-mail] with ref: NHSEE5