Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.
- Experience
Experience of fault finding and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
- Experience
Experience of working within a commercial, industrial or healthcare maintenance environment.
- Experience
Experience of working safely and in accordance with electrical regulations and safe systems of work.
- Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Knowledge of electrical systems, fault diagnosis and repair techniques.
- Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
- Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
- Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Understanding of statutory maintenance and compliance requirements.
- Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Education, Qualifications and Training
NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance or equivalent.
- Education, Qualifications and Training
Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship.
- Education, Qualifications and Training
City & Guilds Electrical qualification or equivalent.
- Education, Qualifications and Training
BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations qualification (18th Edition or current equivalent)
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
NHS or healthcare Estates experience.
- Experience
Experience of low voltage distribution systems.
- Experience
Experience using CAFM systems.
- Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs).
- Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS Estates compliance requirements.
- Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Knowledge of permit-to-work systems.
- Education, Qualifications and Training
C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent).
- Education, Qualifications and Training
Relevant Health & Safety qualification.
- Education, Qualifications and Training
Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Education, Qualifications and Training
Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
- Education, Qualifications and Training
Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further training
Job overview
The post holder will provide a comprehensive electrical maintenance service across Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, undertaking planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding, testing and installation work on a wide range of electrical systems and equipment. The role supports the delivery of a safe, compliant and operational healthcare environment for patients, staff and visitors, ensuring statutory and mandatory maintenance activities are completed in accordance with relevant legislation, HTMs and Trust policies.
Main duties of the job
Undertake planned preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, fault finding and reactive repairs on a wide range of electrical systems, plant and equipment across the Trust estate. Carry out electrical installation, alteration and improvement works in clinical and non-clinical areas in accordance with relevant regulations and Trust procedures. Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with current electrical regulations, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health and Safety legislation and Trust policies. Support the delivery of statutory maintenance, testing and compliance activities associated with electrical infrastructure and systems. Respond to maintenance requests and electrical emergencies to maintain continuity of services. Accurately complete maintenance records, work orders and compliance documentation using Trust systems. Liaise with Estates colleagues, contractors and service users to ensure effective service delivery and minimal disruption to clinical services. Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant and operational healthcare environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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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.
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This advert is for Maintenance Craftsperson - Electrical with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Amersham, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Maintenance worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum (pro rata for part time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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