Multi skilled Maintenance Craftsperson – Higher level - Electrician

Elht; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a fully qualified Electrical Engineer for a permanent full-time role at Burnley General Hospital. The post involves maintaining LV electrical systems, planning preventive work, and supervising maintenance staff across trades.

A driving licence and willingness to work on-call rotas are essential. Applicants should hold City and Guilds Advanced Craft or NVQ3 in electrical engineering, with ongoing training within NHS Maintenance services.

Qualifications

• Attained City and Guilds Advanced Craft certified qualification or NVQ level 3 plus an apprenticeship.
• Willing and able to participate in ongoing training within NHS Maintenance services.
• Attained or working towards a recognised BTEC/HNC or equivalent.
• Completed and hold a recognised Supervisory/Leadership/Management qualification.
• Relevant NHS Technical Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance work on LV electrical systems in a safe, high-quality manner across the full range of plant and equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals, diagnose faults, repair and test electrical installations and building elements.
• Plan and organise maintenance work, supervise staff and coordinate with trades and contractors.
• Maintain records, ensure building fabric integrity, and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Be able to undertake training to develop core trade areas and support emergency/rota duties.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Maintenance skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

City and Guilds Advanced Craft or NVQ level 3 Electrical

Apprenticeship

BTEC/HNC recognised qualification

Supervisory/Leadership qualification

NHS Technical Qualifications

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

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Multi skilled Maintenance Craftsperson – Higher level - Electrician

NHS AfC: Band 4

Main area Maintenance Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8am - 4pm Monday - Friday) Job ref 435-1LSC-ELHT-103-26-A

Site Burnley General Hospital Town Burnley Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job overview

We require a fully qualified Electrical Engineer. You should be qualified to City and Guilds Advanced standard or equivalent NVQ level 3and have served a recognised apprenticeship or undergone modern training to an equivalent standard.

The post holder will hold the necessary maintenance skills to ensure the safe and continuous operation of mechanical and electrical engineering services and building plant. As an integral member of the Maintenance team should be able to demonstrate leadership skills. This will involve planning, organising activities and working across trade groups and contractors staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service, which is responsive to the users needs.

The post holder would be employed on work appropriate to their core tradecraft skill and hold/attain multi skill competence across a range of complex technical engineering and building skill areas within Maintenance.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate assessed competence and be willing to undertake training in order to achieve the above.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Electrical team, carryingout maintenance work within a safe environment and to a high quality across the full range of LV engineering services, plant and equipment, and building fabric which will involve the use of fine hand instrumentation and calibration of equipment.

Have the ability to interpret technical electrical detailed manuals, undertake complex fault diagnose using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements.. Assist in commissioning, problem solve new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.

A full driving licence is essential.

The successful applicant may be required to join our emergency cover rota after a probationary period, which may involve working unsocial hours on occasion

Working for our organisation

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment. Be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installation testing and general inspections. To monitor results and analyse outcomes in accordance to the current IEE Regulations and BS 6771. The duties will involve Emergency work isolation and certificates of non /Compliance.

Be conversant with the current edition of the Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems for Competent Persons.

Plan and organise the maintenance work associated with the post holders
responsibilities.

Work within the Facilities Managements Information System and to adhere to all managerial requirements.

Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.

Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the
jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department.

Supervise, communicate and develop Maintenance support workers and
assess/evaluate the quality of the work.

The post holder shall support the provision of professional supervision,
induction training of new starters, Apprentices and other Maintenance staff as part of a Personal Development Programme.

Carry out building fabric installation improvement works.

Drive Trust vehicles to assist in the collection and delivery of maintenance
items and service delivery in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy

Undertake training where necessary and to learn new techniques across a
range of core trade areas.

To support, advise and action Policy and Safe Working Procedures.

Be an active member of the Hospital Fire and Major Incident Team

Assist in the Statutory testing programme to ensure compliance with current legislation.

To work in potentially hazardous areas, confined spaces and contaminated
equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and
prevent damage all in accordance with the Trust and Department -Health
and Safety Policies and Safe Working Procedures.

To report any building, plant and equipment failures and request in writing for the supply of goods or services taking reference to Maintenance manuals, manufacturers data etc.

The post holder shall assist in the maintenance of stock levels.

To liaise with Wards and Department staff to ensure the requested complex and routine work is specified correctly to meet the users needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods.

The post holder shall promptly respond to unpredictable incidents and
emergency requests received via Hospital Bleep and or mobile communications.

To assist in site based surveys, including the reporting of defects. The post holder shall also assist in ensuring the full utilisation of the Building
Management System.

Person specification

Education

• Attained a recognised City and Guilds Advanced Craft certified qualification or equivalent plus significant post apprenticeship experience or NVQ level 3 Electrical engineering
• Be willing and able to participate in an ongoing training development programme within NHS Maintenance services
• Attained or working towards a recognised BTEC/HNC recognised qualification or equivalent
• Completed and hold a recognised and certified Supervisory /Leadership/Management qualification
• Relevant accredited NVQ and NHS Technical Qualifications

Experience

• Be able to demonstrate competence in the required range of technical aspects applicable to the post
• Demonstrate a minimum of twelve months previous experience in a maintenance craft role within a large site environment having completed a recognised building/engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven ability to understand detailed procedures ,concentrate and understand technical drawings and diagrams and diagnose technical faults
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to manage priorities under pressure
• Be able to problem solve and rectify faults to fit for purpose standards
• Be able to demonstrate some continued training across traditional trade groups

Communication

• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen effectively
• Ability to relate to people at all levels within and beyond the Trust
• Hold a current UK driving licence.

Flexibility

• Demonstrate ability to cover in the department and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked
• Proven ability to adapt to change
• Proven ability to work in a team, be supportive of team members

Learning ability

• Proven ability to adapt to new ideas, knowledge and skills
• Develop the ability to use own initiative and work under supervision

Other skills

• Proven ability to keep information confidential
• Demonstrable team leading qualities
• Actively seeks to develop their own knowledge, skills and ability

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.

This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

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The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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