# Electrical Tradesperson > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/electrical-tradesperson/aae31f49-aa58-49f9-a667-5d032121a304 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/electrical-tradesperson/aae31f49-aa58-49f9-a667-5d032121a304.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** James Paget University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T08:06:10.125Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Gorleston/James_Paget_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Electrical_Tradesperson/Electrical_Tradesperson-v8347555 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8347555?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The James Paget Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an Electrical Tradesperson to join their busy Estates & Facilities Department. We are seeking a highly motivated & professional individual to work full time over 5-days. The successful candidates will participate in the maintenance of the hospitals building services and equipment. You will assist a multi-skilled team of tradesmen in carrying out maintenance within a range of healthcare buildings, working in close proximity to patients and the general public, therefore good communication skills are essential. ### Main duties of the job You will undertake a range of electrical engineering procedures for installation, commissioning, validation, repair and routine maintenance of new, refurbished and existing commercial and domestic equipment or services, whilst at all times observing all relevant Health and Safety Guidelines and Regulations. You will be expected to possess relevant qualifications as identified within the Person Specification and/or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience. The successful candidate will be required to work at various sites owned by the Trust within the Gt Yarmouth & Waveney area therefore you must hold a valid UK driving license and have the ability to work with the minimum of supervision and under strict health and safety conditions. You may also be required to undertake emergency situation repairs. You will also be required to work on your own after having gained experience of the sites. The role may also involve maintenance tasks that may require a competency in working at height and confined spaces. A willingness to undertake further training in relation to the role is essential, including all Mandatory Training. You must be numerate and literate, with good written skills. You must possess a flexible approach to work and be able to work overtime at short notice when required The post holder will be required to participate in the on-call rota and undertake overtime, including weekend working, as operational needs require. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position. Areas of responsibility for the electrical team include: - general lighting and power, nurse call, fire alarm & building management systems. ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant practical experience of electrical maintenance and repair within a commercial, industrial or large complex estate. - Experience of fault finding, diagnosis and repair of electrical systems and equipment. - Experience of carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance. - Experience working on low-voltage electrical systems, distribution boards, lighting, power circuits and associated equipment. - Current full UK manual driving licence. - Willing and able to participate in the Estates on-call rota, including working outside normal working hours. - Willing to undertake overtime, weekend and bank holiday working when required to meet operational needs. **Desirable** - Experience of undertaken on-call duties - Experience of testing & inspection - Experience of BMS systems - Experience of Fire Alarm Systems - Experience of UPS and IPS systems - Experience of electrical isolation, safe systems of work and permit-to-work procedures. - Experience of interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and technical information. - Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance/estates team. - Experience of completing maintenance records and statutory documentation accurately. - Previous experience within an NHS, healthcare or similarly critical environment. - Experience of emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, generators, UPS systems and other critical electrical infrastructure. - Flexible and adaptable approach to work and changing service priorities - Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - Reliable, professional and conscientious approach to work. ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering - Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent formal electrical training. - 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) qualification. **Desirable** - City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing - HTM 06 electrical safety training ## Documents - [recruitment 2025 (pdf, 4.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2736) - [hospital site map (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1745) - [job description (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10672553) - [person specification (pdf, 192.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10672554) - [recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 90.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1988) ## 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.