Multi-Skilled Craftsperson (Electrical Bias)

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Multi-Skilled Craftsperson (Electrical Bias) to provide repair and maintenance across a wide range of electrical and mechanical plant and equipment within our NHS estates. The role requires flexibility to work across wards, theatres, manufacturing areas and offices, with on‑call responsibilities and a valid driving licence.

You will contribute to statutory inspections, maintain records to ensure compliance, and

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining electrical and mechanical plant and equipment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and manage repairs.
• Good IT and communication skills; attention to records and statutory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical repairs across NHS retained estates.
• Provide a flexible and efficient repair and maintenance service across wards, theatres, manufacturing areas and offices.
• Take responsibility for statutory inspections and maintain records for compliance; participate in on‑call duties.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Teamwork

Job description

Multi-Skilled Craftsperson (Electrical Bias)

Company: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 pa (Salary is inclusive of a 15% Recruitment & Retention Premia)

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

Able to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, you will be expected to provide a flexible and efficient repair and maintenance service over a wide range of services on electrical and mechanical plant and equipment within a wide range of locations and complex conditions from Wards and Theatres to manufacturing areas and office locations.

Candidates who have applied for this vacancy within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful at any stage of the recruitment process should not reapply unless you can demonstrate additional relevant skills, qualifications or experience acquired since your previous application.

You should be able to take responsibility and ownership for statutory inspections under your delegated area and keep records ensuring the trust complies with current legislation. You should also possess good interpersonal and communication skills including IT and both written and verbal.

This role includes on‑call responsibilities. To meet service needs, you must be able to attend the hospital within an appropriate timeframe when called and hold a valid driving licence, and have use of your own vehicle.

You will be responsible for carryout electrical/mechanical repairs and servicing across our NHS retained estates.

Closing dates of application:05 November 2026

Interview date: TBC

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

This advert closes on Thursday 5 Nov 2026

£28,392 - £31,157 pa (Salary is inclusive of a 15% Recruitment & Retention Premia)

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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