# Maintenance Craftsperson - Electrical > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-craftsperson-electrical/78855d03-12ea-4790-9514-2006492db943 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-craftsperson-electrical/78855d03-12ea-4790-9514-2006492db943.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Luton - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 + £2,457.75 RRP - **Contract type:** Permanent: + On Call - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (+ On Call) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T10:30:45.896Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bedfordshire/Bedford/Bedfordshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Support_Services/Support_Services-v8023451 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8023451?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ldh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you an experienced Electrical Craftsperson looking to develop your career within the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust could be an excellent next step for you. We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at the Bedford Hospital. The role involves carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building services and equipment. Participation in the on‑call rota and the ability to work overtime are essential requirements. Please note that, due to on‑call commitments, you must live within 30 minutes of the site. Our Maintenance Team—covering electrical, mechanical and building trades—is responsible for maintaining the Trust’s properties and equipment. We are a customer‑focused department committed to delivering a high‑quality service, with teamwork, respect and integrity at the heart of everything we do. While we offer strong learning and development support, you will need to bring key skills and experience to succeed in this role, including: - Time‑served electrician (or equivalent experience) - A recognised qualification in a relevant electrical discipline - Solid experience within maintenance or service industries ### Main duties of the job Are you an experienced Electrical Craftsperson looking to develop your career within the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust could be an excellent next step for you. We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at the Bedford Hospital. The role involves carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building services and equipment. Participation in the on‑call rota and the ability to work overtime are essential requirements. Please note that, due to on‑call commitments, you must live within 30 minutes of the site. Our Maintenance Team—covering electrical, mechanical and building trades—is responsible for maintaining the Trust’s properties and equipment. We are a customer‑focused department committed to delivering a high‑quality service, with teamwork, respect and integrity at the heart of everything we do. While we offer strong learning and development support, you will need to bring key skills and experience to succeed in this role, including: - Time‑served electrician (or equivalent experience) - A recognised qualification in a relevant electrical discipline - Solid experience within maintenance or service industries ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this vacancy; please review them for full details and responsibilities. - Identify, diagnose and repair faults, and carry out general planned maintenance on electrical services, plant and equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, steam‑raising plant, air‑conditioning and ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, hydrotherapy pool systems and ward equipment. - Undertake both reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature within the building engineering services relevant to the post holder’s core electrical skill. - Complete all mandatory training as required. - Carry out installations, commissioning and testing of new work associated with the core electrical discipline, and support team members when tasks involve other trades. - Liaise with clinical staff to coordinate equipment and plant shutdowns and to arrange maintenance activities. ## Job Details Are you an experienced Electrical Craftsperson looking to develop your career within the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust could be an excellent next step for you. We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at the Bedford Hospital. The role involves carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building services and equipment. Participation in the on‑call rota and the ability to work overtime are essential requirements. Please note that, due to on‑call commitments, you must live within 30 minutes of the site. Our Maintenance Team—covering electrical, mechanical and building trades—is responsible for maintaining the Trust’s properties and equipment. We are a customer‑focused department committed to delivering a high‑quality service, with teamwork, respect and integrity at the heart of everything we do. While we offer strong learning and development support, you will need to bring key skills and experience to succeed in this role, including: Time‑served electrician (or equivalent experience) A recognised qualification in a relevant electrical discipline Solid experience within maintenance or service industries ## Job Description Are you an experienced Electrical Craftsperson looking to develop your career within the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust could be an excellent next step for you. We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at the Bedford Hospital. The role involves carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building services and equipment. Participation in the on‑call rota and the ability to work overtime are essential requirements. Please note that, due to on‑call commitments, you must live within 30 minutes of the site. Our Maintenance Team—covering electrical, mechanical and building trades—is responsible for maintaining the Trust’s properties and equipment. We are a customer‑focused department committed to delivering a high‑quality service, with teamwork, respect and integrity at the heart of everything we do. While we offer strong learning and development support, you will need to bring key skills and experience to succeed in this role, including: Time‑served electrician (or equivalent experience) A recognised qualification in a relevant electrical discipline Solid experience within maintenance or service industries ## Responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this vacancy; please review them for full details and responsibilities. Identify, diagnose and repair faults, and carry out general planned maintenance on electrical services, plant and equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, steam‑raising plant, air‑conditioning and ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, hydrotherapy pool systems and ward equipment. Undertake both reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature within the building engineering services relevant to the post holder’s core electrical skill. Complete all mandatory training as required. Carry out installations, commissioning and testing of new work associated with the core electrical discipline, and support team members when tasks involve other trades. Liaise with clinical staff to coordinate equipment and plant shutdowns and to arrange maintenance activities. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Good awareness of health and safety legislation and experience of working to safe systems of work **Desirable** - In depth working knowledge of building services engineering - Knowledge of fire alarm systems / BMS systems / standby generators ### Experience **Essential** - Proven experience in a service and/or maintenance role - Experience of Lone working - Experience of working within a team **Desirable** - Experience in the maintenance of healthcare building services and equipment - Experience of on call working ### Qualifications **Essential** - Relevant NVQ 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent - 17th or 18th Edition Requirement for Electrical Installations **Desirable** - IOSH Working Safely ## Documents - [staff benefits (png, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2879) - [job description (pdf, 244.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310115) - [functional aspects (pdf, 176.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310117) - [person specification (pdf, 56.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310116) - [bedford hospital site map (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2871) - [staff diversity network (pdf, 140.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2866) - [information for disabled applicants (pdf, 98.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2870) - [disclosure & barring information and recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 78.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1456) ## 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.