# Estates Electrician – Emergency Light Tester > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/estates-electrician-emergency-light-tester/cd807658-6218-4f50-b671-4b7347ee7e5b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/estates-electrician-emergency-light-tester/cd807658-6218-4f50-b671-4b7347ee7e5b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Blackpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 18 months (37.5) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8-4) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T14:22:07.291Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Blackpool/Blackpool_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Electrical/Electrical-v8002234 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8002234?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 928.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287386) - [jd (pdf, 992.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287387) - [application guide booklet (pdf, 511.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2617) - [atlas conditions of service (pdf, 105.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287388) - [guidance on pre-employment checks (pdf, 64.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=447) - [statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 43.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=448) ## 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.