Job summary
At Spire Alexandra Hospital, our Engineering team plays a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care. We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Estates team and help keep our hospital environment running smoothly, safely and efficiently.
Main duties of the job
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across electrical systems and hospital infrastructure. From fault finding and testing to supporting critical building services, you'll work in a modern healthcare environment where your skills have a direct impact on patients, colleagues and visitors every day. What You'll Be Doing Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance Electrical testing, fault finding and minor installations Supporting essential hospital systems, including electrical infrastructure, ventilation and water services Working alongside specialist contractors and ensuring compliance with HTM guidance Participating in a 1-in-4 on-call rota Helping drive continuous improvement across the hospital estate
About us
At Spire Alexandra Hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of treatments to patients in Medway and the surrounding areas of Kent and the Southeast. Our private hospital has two extensively equipped operating theatres, backed up by an extended recovery unit with 24-hour support.
Details
- Date posted: 15 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 27736
- Job locations: Crondall Lane, Chatham, ME5 9PG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Electrical Engineer Spire Alexandra Hospital | Chatham | Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours Looking for a role where your technical expertise makes a real difference? At Spire Alexandra Hospital, our Engineering team plays a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care. We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Estates team and help keep our hospital environment running smoothly, safely and efficiently. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across electrical systems and hospital infrastructure. From fault finding and testing to supporting critical building services, you'll work in a modern healthcare environment where your skills have a direct impact on patients, colleagues and visitors every day. What You'll Be Doing
Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance
Electrical testing, fault finding and minor installations
Supporting essential hospital systems, including electrical infrastructure, ventilation and water services
Working alongside specialist contractors and ensuring compliance with HTM guidance
Participating in a 1-in-4 on-call rota
Helping drive continuous improvement across the hospital estate
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Healthcare Buildings Maintenance with electrical bias background
UPS, IPS, 3 phase and single-phase circuits, motor, inverters, generators, switch rooms
Experience in electrical maintenance and repair
Able to understand the requirements under HTM-06 and be either LV Competent Person or LV Authorised Person qualified and carry an 18th edition certificate
35 days annual leave including bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Free Bupa health assessment
Contributory pension and life assurance
Free on-site parking
Discounts and cashback through our 'Spire for You' rewards platform
Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Healthcare Buildings Maintenance with electrical bias background
- UPS, IPS, 3 phase and single-phase circuits, motor, inverters, generators, switch rooms
- Experience in electrical maintenance and repair
- Able to understand the requirements under HTM-06 and be either LV Competent Person or LV Authorised Person qualified and carry an 18th edition certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Healthcare Buildings Maintenance with electrical bias background
- UPS, IPS, 3 phase and single-phase circuits, motor, inverters, generators, switch rooms
- Experience in electrical maintenance and repair
- Able to understand the requirements under HTM-06 and be either LV Competent Person or LV Authorised Person qualified and carry an 18th edition certificate
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This advert is for Electrical Bias Engineer with Spire Healthcare Ltd in Farnham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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