Job overview
To carry out all aspects of electrical work to maintain the health service premises across the estate.
Install, test, commission, maintain, service and repair electrical and electronic systems as well as associated mechanical equipment. Maintain a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors with regards to building fabric and building services.
Main duties of the job
RESPONSIBILITIES Work as an individual and act on own initiative as well as part of the trade team and participate in cross-trade working as and when required. Must be willing to carry out basic duties of mixed disciplines and attend training courses as necessary. Must prioritise own work load on a day to day basis and ensuring tasks are carried out in an affective order, considering both urgency and location.
To use all workshop machinery to its fullest potential. Must keep all Trust issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in good condition and wear when necessary
Must be willing to work as a mobile operative and travel to all sites across the estate as and when required. Must also be willing to travel to different locations if/when the estate expands.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Driving Licence is required . Work Vehicles are Manual only
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
Education
Essential
- City and guilds Technical Level 3
- Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in electrical discipline
Experience
Essential
- Specialist experience and professional knowledge to degree level obtained through technical courses and experience Knowledge of Electrical safety Code for LV systems Working knowledge of HTM 06-02 – Low Voltage systems Knowledge
Desirable
- Specialist experience and professional knowledge to degree level obtained through technical courses and experience Knowledge of Electrical safety Code for LV systems Working knowledge of HTM 06-02 – Low Voltage systems Knowledge
personal Qualities
Essential
- Must have good written and oral communication skills. Performance focused – to operate within agreed performance standards Must have excellent interpersonal and customer skills. Must be enthusiastic, reliable, motivated & have excellent organisation skills. Must have a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Holder of a current full UK Driving Licence
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This advert is for Estates Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical) with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Pride House. It is listed as a Band 5 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Sep 2026.
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