Job overview
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
Job summary
This role will see you taking responsibility for the day to day operational servicing and repairs to meet our clients' targets for PPM, reactive work and first time fixes. You will be expected to ensure breakdowns & planned preventative maintenance work undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS Health Technical memorandums (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards, European Standards, whilst developing and managing the departmental risk register.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to be qualified in line with 17th / 18th Edition Regulations as well as qualified to City and Guilds 2391-52 combined Testing and Inspection.
It is essential that you have completed a Structured (i.e city & guilds) training programme in Electrical Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. (preferably in an NHS / maintenance setting or have completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical engineering.
Main duties of the job
Job responsibilities
Please find the full job description attached below.
Some responsibilities include:
- Support in the development and implementation of the Estate's Strategy based upon Trust and Atlas' strategic goals.
- The post holder will undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment, such as nurse call equipment and fire alarms. You will be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installations testing and general inspections.
- The post holder will undertake fault finding and maintenance of various types of plant and catering equipment such as heated trolleys, dishwashers and AHUs. You will be responsible for carrying various PPM tasks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Please find the full job description attached below.
- Responsibility for the day to day servicing and repair maintenance work ensuring that all workundertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS Health Technicalmemorandum’s (HTM’s), Health Building Notes (HBN’s), British Standards, European Standards,etc
- Support in the development and implementation of the Estates Strategy based upon Trust andAtlas strategic goals.
- The post holder will undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment, such as nurse call equipment and fire alarms. You will be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installations testing and general inspections.
- The post holder will undertake fault finding and maintenance of various types of plant and cateringequipment such as heated trolleys, dishwashers and AHU’s. You will be responsible for carrying various PPM tasks.
- This will involve working with trade groups and contractors staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service, which is responsive to the user’s needs and will involve the planning and organising of maintenance activities
Person specification
Training
Essential
- Completed a Structured (i.e city & guilds) training programme in Electrical Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. (preferably in an NHS / maintenance setting)
- Completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical engineering
Integrity
Essential
- Must be honest, trustworthy and capable of work related matters remaining confidential
Commitment
Essential
- Possesses commitment to work hours required to complete tasks (includes night / weekends as and when required.)
- Is punctual, reliable, flexible and self-motivated
- Is able to work both as a leader and team
- Is innovative and able to actively progress improvements to the service and ensure a customer service culture
- Applicant must be able to deal with other technical queries when covering the on-call role in line with the rota
Desirable
- Be able to demonstrate continued professional development and learning
- Is creative and a self-starter
Experience
Essential
- Ability to interpret detailed reports / instructions and writing reports, collating data and presenting statistically analysed information
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of NHS Estates function and operational
General Health
Essential
- Physically fit, active, and have the ability to pass preemployment medical screening
- Capable of working in maintenance and on construction sites
- Working in confined spaces, cramped conditions, with contaminated equipment and high temperature, hazardous areas
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified in line with 17th / 18th Edition Regulations
- Qualified to City and Guilds 2391-52 combined Testing and Inspection.
Desirable
- Hold a current and clean driving licence and be willing and able to commute between sites using their own or Trust vehicles.
- Knowledge of BMS, UPS,Fire and other systems.
Special Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Able to delegate and priorities own workload and staff under direct management
- Has interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to engage with and manage contractors working on site ensuring Health and Safety and Trust policies are adhered to
- Able to plan at an operational level
- Has good communication skills
- Has ability manage financial and activity budget
- IT Literate
Desirable
- Influencing skills
- Organisational skills
- Able to process information to logical order
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This advert is for Community Maintenance Electrician with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Blackpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,942 - £32,572 On call rota 1 in 3 on top of salary.. The contract type is Permanent: 37.5 + ON CALL. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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