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Estates Electrician – Emergency Light Tester

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Blackpool, England
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 18 months (37.5)
Posted Date
27 May 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

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

Taking responsibility for the day-to-day operational servicing and repairs to meet Trust targets for PPM and reactive work and first-time fixes. Working to ensure breakdowns & planned preventative maintenance work undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS Health Technical memorandum’s (HTM’s), Health Building Notes (HBN’s), British Standards, European Standards, whilst developing and managing the departmental risk register.

The post holder will provide an effective and efficient maintenance repair service, to a high quality on the full range of building fabric, electrical and mechanical engineering plant and equipment to the Atlas portfolio.

The post holder could be expected to participate in the Atlas's on call rota for out of hours electricians. Providing cover for the 1 in 6 (or as otherwise notified) 24 hour on call system that provide service continuity in the event of breakdowns, essential service failures at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Clifton Hospital, Fleetwood Hospital and National Artificial Eye Service.

Main duties of the job

Job responsibilities

Please find the full job description attached below.

Some responsibilities include:

  • Responsibility for the day-to-day servicing and repair maintenance work ensuring that all work undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS Health Technical memorandum’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 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 to carry out periodic testing for the emergency light testing at Blackpool Teaching Hospital, Clifton Hospital, Fleetwood Hospital and National Artificial Eyes Service.
  • The post holder to record test procedure and liase with wards to arrange access.
  • The post holder to be fluent with Microsoft Excel and able to use required emergency light record software.
  • The post holder to carry out lighting repairs identified following PPM test.
  • This will require liaison with Estates Helpdesk on a regular basis to report lighting faults following PPM.

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

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This advert is for Estates Electrician – Emergency Light Tester with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Blackpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 18 months (37.5). The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.

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