# Electrical Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/electrical-technician/6c565d7b-2af5-475a-abac-be8e043fb7c1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/electrical-technician/6c565d7b-2af5-475a-abac-be8e043fb7c1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Basingstoke - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-20T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-06T09:21:50.874Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hampshire/Winchester/Hampshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Electrical_technician/Electrical_technician-v8102378 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8102378?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Performs work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine. Responsible for technical fault finding, diagnosis, repair, acceptance testing and calibration on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment, e.g. electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, building control and automation, standby generator plant, security access control, nurse call systems and lifts. This is not an exhaustive list but provides examples of the type and range of systems and equipment worked on. Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. Assists the Electrical Operations Officer to deliver business plans, review planned maintenance procedures and support the organisation. The role would be principally based on either the Basingstoke site or Winchester site (also covering Andover), however dependant on the needs of the service it may be required to work on the other site locations. ### Main duties of the job  To work in accordance with the requirements of the electrical HTMs, statutory regulations, IET Wiring Regulations and Trust policies.  To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner following the appropriate risk assessment at all times.  Subject to an individual’s availability, work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.  Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the management.  Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust procedures.  Undertake technical fault finding on complex electrical systems and equipment. Using ‘cause and effect analysis’ together with detailed examination to gain an effective solution.  Accountably act as Authorised Person (AP) for relevant systems such as LV/HV Electrical Systems and Lifts.  Provide service lead role for areas covered as AP including providing plans/schedules related to maintenance activities and major interruptions.  To attend training courses as required to maintain the ability to carry out the role.  Follows detailed engineering drawings and specifications, interpret and follow all relevant regulations at all times.  Uses all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Performs work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine. Responsible for technical fault finding, diagnosis, repair, acceptance testing and calibration on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment, e.g. electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, building control and automation, standby generator plant, security access control, nurse call systems and lifts. This is not an exhaustive list but provides examples of the type and range of systems and equipment worked on. Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. Assists the Electrical Operations Officer to deliver business plans, review planned maintenance procedures and support the organisation. The role would be principally based on either the Basingstoke site or Winchester site (also covering Andover), however dependant on the needs of the service it may be required to work on the other site locations. ## Person Specification ### Skills & ability **Essential** - Good communication skills. - Ability to self-manage and work without supervision. - Adaptable to change. - Capable of working in a demand driven service. - Working to deadlines. ### Experience & knowledge **Essential** - Completion of a structured training programme in electrical engineering for a minimum of three years. - A minimum of one years’ post qualification experience working in an electrical maintenance environment. - Good awareness of health & safety legislation and experience of working to safe systems of work. **Desirable** - Experience of working in an acute hospital environment - Experience of working on Building Management Systems ### Training & qualifications **Essential** - Completion of a structured training programme in electrical engineering for a minimum period of three years - HNC/HND/BTEC/ONC in electrical and electronic engineering plus relevant professional experience - 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations Certificate - Must have a thorough knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 - Health & Safety awareness training - Asbestos awareness training - LV Authorised Person (Training will be given to achieve this capability as it is a requirement of the role) - HV Authorised Person (Training will be given to achieve this capability as it is a requirement of the role) **Desirable** - Emergency first aid training - Experience of working with specialist medical electrical systems such as IPS - Inspection and testing of generators. - Inspection and testing of fire alarm systems. ## Documents - [electrical technician jd (pdf, 444.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10396616) - [hhft employee rewards & benefits (pdf, 723.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=900) - [electrical technician person spec (pdf, 444.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10396617) - [tackling climate change at hampshire hospitals (pdf, 4.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2900) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.