Shift Engineer - Electrical

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution seeks a Shift Engineer - Electrical for a prominent children's hospital in Liverpool. The role involves providing critical maintenance and engineering services in a full-time capacity with a competitive salary range of £42,000 to £45,000. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a maintenance environment, preferably in healthcare, alongside a proactive approach to work and excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

Flexible lifestyle benefits platform

Access to virtual GP services

Financial wellbeing assistance

Potential to purchase extra holiday

Qualifications

• Experienced in electrical maintenance and installation.
• Able to perform diagnostic checks and fault finding.
• Proactive and can work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance efficiently.
• Work as part of the estates team ensuring compliance.
• Utilize PDA technology for work documentation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

City and Guilds 2360 Parts 2 & 3 or equivalent

NVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent

IEE 18th Edition Regulations

City and Guilds 2391 inspection and testing or equivalent

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer to work for this world renowned childrens hospital on behalf of mitie.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer to work for this world renowned childrens hospital on behalf of mitie.

Main duties of the job

• Shift pattern 4 days on, 4 days off , 4 nights on, 4 days off
• Work collaboratively as part of the estates team, to provide a full operation, maintenance, engineering and building Electrical service. Which meets statutory and contractual obligations.
• Work efficiently and effectively to deliver assigned planned and reactive maintenance.
• Use PDA technology to evidence compliance with statutory and contractual obligations, and personal productivity.
• Carry out diagnostic checks and fault finding utilising multiskilled knowledge and experience supporting all estates teams within your own qualifications and or abilities.
• Complete all work related documentation accurately and in a timely manner.Main Duties
• Support your Line Manager in all commercial aspects of the services ensuring statutory and contract compliance.
• Ensure assets work properly, are maintained in accordance with the contract, relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTM), Health Building Memoranda (HBM), Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M), and Manufacturer's Instructions; and maintained in a good state of repair, evidenced by accurate and complete equipment repair and maintenance CAFM records.
• Be pro-active and have the ability to anticipate and/or diagnose and repair faults.
• Ability to record work accurately on work sheets and computer-based systems.
  
  

About Us

What we are looking for

• City and guilds 2360 Parts 2 & 3 qualification or equivalent
• Served a recognised trade training scheme to NVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent
• IEE 18th Edition Regulations
• City and Guilds 2391 inspection and testing or equivalent
• Experience in a maintenance environment , hospital experience is advantageous
• Highly motivated and driven by social responsibility to achieve the highest levels of delivery in a healthcare environment
• Ability to undertake facets of Electrical maintenance and installation requirements as required in the scope of the contract
• Be pro-active and have the ability to work under pressure in a calm and positive way
• Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner
• To undertake NHS HTM training as required for appointment as competent/authorised persons. Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
  
  

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, well give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days holiday each year.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 to £45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

E0059-25-0001

Job locations

Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L14 5AB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Job Overview

• Shift pattern 4 days on, 4 days off , 4 nights on, 4 days off
• Work collaboratively as part of the estates team, to provide a full operation, maintenance, engineering and building Electrical service. Which meets statutory and contractual obligations.
• Work efficiently and effectively to deliver assigned planned and reactive maintenance.
• Use PDA technology to evidence compliance with statutory and contractual obligations, and personal productivity.
• Carry out diagnostic checks and fault finding utilising multiskilled knowledge and experience supporting all estates teams within your own qualifications and or abilities.
• Complete all work related documentation accurately and in a timely manner
  

Main Duties

• Support your Line Manager in all commercial aspects of the services ensuring statutory and contract compliance.
• Ensure assets work properly, are maintained in accordance with the contract, relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTM), Health Building Memoranda (HBM), Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M), and Manufacturer's Instructions; and maintained in a good state of repair, evidenced by accurate and complete equipment repair and maintenance CAFM records.
• Be pro-active and have the ability to anticipate and/or diagnose and repair faults.
• Ability to record work accurately on work sheets and computer-based systems.
• Review and propose recommendations to improve productivity and the efficiency of set routines and work schedules with your line manager.
• Challenge and promote safe working ensure Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) compliance is at the forefront of what is delivered as evidenced by application of Mitie's LiveSafe procedures, continuous improvement of Hazzard Observations reported through Mitie's LiveSafe application, no Lost Time Accidents (LTA) or serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases or specified dangerous occurrences (near misses) as defined by the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
• Ensure effective Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are used for all works carried out by Mitie employees or subcontractors as evidenced by documented, readily available RAMS.
• Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice. All employees who work in the Estates department are expected to cover for each other during holidays, leave or absences.
• Carry out first line assessment, fault finding, repair, substitute service and/or safe isolation as required. This will involve flexible multi tasking across all trades e.g. electrical ,mechanical, plumbing, joinery, fabric, etc.
• Pro-active and positive approach to work.
• Must have sound interpersonal skills and pay attention to detail.
• Presented in a clean and tidy manner to represent the company, in the most professional manner possible, utilising the uniform and PPE issued.
• Provide excellent customer service to the client and patients / visitors, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner.
• Ensure clients operational procedures are always adhered to.
• Obtain appropriate authorisation for access into restricted areas from the client's representative as and when required.
• Able to carry tools and equipment by hand up to 20kg.
• Able to ascend/descend vertical access equipment; able to work at height
  
  

What we are looking for

• City and guilds 2360 Parts 2 & 3 qualification or equivalent
• Served a recognised trade training scheme to NVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent
• IEE 18th Edition Regulations
• City and Guilds 2391 inspection and testing or equivalent
• Experience in a maintenance environment , hospital experience is advantageous
• Highly motivated and driven by social responsibility to achieve the highest levels of delivery in a healthcare environment
• Ability to undertake facets of Electrical maintenance and installation requirements as required in the scope of the contract
• Be pro-active and have the ability to work under pressure in a calm and positive way
• Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner
• To undertake NHS HTM training as required for appointment as competent/authorised persons.
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Overview

• Shift pattern 4 days on, 4 days off , 4 nights on, 4 days off
• Work collaboratively as part of the estates team, to provide a full operation, maintenance, engineering and building Electrical service. Which meets statutory and contractual obligations.
• Work efficiently and effectively to deliver assigned planned and reactive maintenance.
• Use PDA technology to evidence compliance with statutory and contractual obligations, and personal productivity.
• Carry out diagnostic checks and fault finding utilising multiskilled knowledge and experience supporting all estates teams within your own qualifications and or abilities.
• Complete all work related documentation accurately and in a timely manner
  

Main Duties

• Support your Line Manager in all commercial aspects of the services ensuring statutory and contract compliance.
• Ensure assets work properly, are maintained in accordance with the contract, relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTM), Health Building Memoranda (HBM), Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M), and Manufacturer's Instructions; and maintained in a good state of repair, evidenced by accurate and complete equipment repair and maintenance CAFM records.
• Be pro-active and have the ability to anticipate and/or diagnose and repair faults.
• Ability to record work accurately on work sheets and computer-based systems.
• Review and propose recommendations to improve productivity and the efficiency of set routines and work schedules with your line manager.
• Challenge and promote safe working ensure Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) compliance is at the forefront of what is delivered as evidenced by application of Mitie's LiveSafe procedures, continuous improvement of Hazzard Observations reported through Mitie's LiveSafe application, no Lost Time Accidents (LTA) or serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases or specified dangerous occurrences (near misses) as defined by the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
• Ensure effective Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are used for all works carried out by Mitie employees or subcontractors as evidenced by documented, readily available RAMS.
• Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice. All employees who work in the Estates department are expected to cover for each other during holidays, leave or absences.
• Carry out first line assessment, fault finding, repair, substitute service and/or safe isolation as required. This will involve flexible multi tasking across all trades e.g. electrical ,mechanical, plumbing, joinery, fabric, etc.
• Pro-active and positive approach to work.
• Must have sound interpersonal skills and pay attention to detail.
• Presented in a clean and tidy manner to represent the company, in the most professional manner possible, utilising the uniform and PPE issued.
• Provide excellent customer service to the client and patients / visitors, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner.
• Ensure clients operational procedures are always adhered to.
• Obtain appropriate authorisation for access into restricted areas from the client's representative as and when required.
• Able to carry tools and equipment by hand up to 20kg.
• Able to ascend/descend vertical access equipment; able to work at height
  
  

What we are looking for

• City and guilds 2360 Parts 2 & 3 qualification or equivalent
• Served a recognised trade training scheme to NVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent
• IEE 18th Edition Regulations
• City and Guilds 2391 inspection and testing or equivalent
• Experience in a maintenance environment , hospital experience is advantageous
• Highly motivated and driven by social responsibility to achieve the highest levels of delivery in a healthcare environment
• Ability to undertake facets of Electrical maintenance and installation requirements as required in the scope of the contract
• Be pro-active and have the ability to work under pressure in a calm and positive way
• Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner
• To undertake NHS HTM training as required for appointment as competent/authorised persons.
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City and guilds 2360 Parts 2 & 3 qualification or equivalent
• Served a recognised trade training scheme to NVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent
• IEE 18th Edition Regulations
• City and Guilds 2391 inspection and testing or equivalent
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in a maintenance environment , hospital experience is advantageous
• Highly motivated and driven by social responsibility to achieve the highest levels of delivery in a healthcare environment
• Ability to undertake facets of Electrical maintenance and installation requirements as required in the scope of the contract
• Be pro-active and have the ability to work under pressure in a calm and positive way
• Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner
• To undertake NHS HTM training as required for appointment as competent/authorised persons.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• City and guilds 2360 Parts 2 & 3 qualification or equivalent
• Served a recognised trade training scheme to NVQ level 3 minimum or equivalent
• IEE 18th Edition Regulations
• City and Guilds 2391 inspection and testing or equivalent
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in a maintenance environment , hospital experience is advantageous
• Highly motivated and driven by social responsibility to achieve the highest levels of delivery in a healthcare environment
• Ability to undertake facets of Electrical maintenance and installation requirements as required in the scope of the contract
• Be pro-active and have the ability to work under pressure in a calm and positive way
• Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner
• To undertake NHS HTM training as required for appointment as competent/authorised persons.
  
  

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Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L14 5AB

Employer's website

https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L14 5AB

Employer's website

https://www.mitie.com (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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