# Maintenance Technician Shift (Electrical) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-technician-shift-electrical/652898fa-b074-40ce-b1d8-079df9c7e8d5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/maintenance-technician-shift-electrical/652898fa-b074-40ce-b1d8-079df9c7e8d5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £31,049 - £37,796 + 16.5 % shift allowance & RRP £3,000 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shift allowance of 16.5% +£3000 per annum RRP Pro-rata) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T10:22:17.666Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Estates_Ancillary/Estates_Ancillary-v8047959 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8047959?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for  dynamic and innovative Maintenance Shift Technicians with Electrical background to join University Hospitals of Leicester. The core duty of the role is to carry out planned and reactive  maintenance task to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and  effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering  plant, equipment and other engineering systems including;  heating, air conditioning, fire alarms and specialist healthcare  equipment; diagnosis and repair of faults including mechanical,  and electrical devices and control systems. ### Main duties of the job Provide a comprehensive Healthcare engineering maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard that is appropriate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering systems and equipment including Heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, various voltage systems, steam raising plant and associated equipment, medical gas systems, nurse call systems, fire detection, building services controls, standby generators, and specialist healthcare equipment. Be expected to act on their own initiative, in a leadership role supporting the Estates Supervisor and Maintenance Managers in the day to day management of the service and assisting with the management of contractors. Be part of a team working a rotating shift pattern (4 on 4 off) and providing emergency out of hours on call. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with; Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff,  Estates Supervisors, Estates Managers, All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines, External Agencies,  Emergency services. KEY RESULT AREAS Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance. Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures. Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators. Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager. To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff. Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available. The post holder will have the ability to fulfil with total commitment  to versatility and flexibility a requirement to complete tasks on  Building Services systems in NHS Buildings that include; Carrying out own dynamic Risk Assessments for all elements of  work including manual handling, Supervise and organise Estates work taking place in a Hospital  environment, including the allocation of resources as appropriate, Work autonomously as required by utilising the Trust Facilities  Management System to allocate PPM and reactive work requests, Liaise with area users to organise shutdowns of critical and  complex patient support systems To communicate effectively with Wards and Departments in relation to Estates issues utilising written and/or verbal  communication methods to ensure standards of service delivery  are maintained and the service user is fully informed of works  affecting their areas of responsibility, Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and  specifications in electrical or mechanical installations, plant and  equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on  knowledge to others. Have a thorough knowledge across a range of work procedures  and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant  practical experience. Manufacture, design, assemble, erect and install new work often  using own judgement regarding a range of complex equipment,  requiring accuracy and precision. Problem solving of technical issues and fault diagnosis on complex  Mechanical and Electrical systems. Observe statutory and other relevant requirements in particular to  Health & Safety and Codes of Practice applicable to Operational  Services. Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and day to day  duties involving the maintenance of all types of plant, equipment  and installations, including boilers, water testing, stripping down  boilers for insurance inspections and electrical system  maintenance including fire alarm systems, batteries and  uninterruptible power supplies. Utilise the Trust Facilities Management System for recording,  updating and auditing estates records and the compilation of Plant  Histories. Carry out surveys for future maintenance, alterations or  improvements including the preparation and compilation of  technical reports. Perform a wide range of work of other estates trades as  appropriate to their range of work e.g. multi-skilling. Carry Trust communication devices (PDA’s) to facilitate immediate  response to reactive requests, planned maintenance and  emergency breakdowns. Participate in appropriate on-call/shift rotas, subject to appropriate  negotiations, and be prepared to work such hours that may be  required in an emergency. Any other duties as may be reasonably required by line  management commensurate with the grades of the post. Respond to switchboard and building management system alarms.  e.g. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler Alarms. Use BMS system for first line plant fault diagnosis and plant  performance monitoring. Use of electronic devices to monitor and analyse reports from  complex Building Management System and Security Systems and  equipment to include data collection, first line diagnostics,  performance analysis and maintenance. Frequently control the action of untrained and unskilled individuals  during the release of trapped lift passengers and whilst doing so  take full responsibility for the safety of these passengers, on  completion call out lift service engineers and liaise whilst they are  on site. ADMINISTRATION Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets). To participate in regular team briefings. Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role. Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning please see job description/person specification for full details on the role. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and innovative Maintenance Shift Technicians with Electrical background to join University Hospitals of Leicester. The core duty of the role is to carry out planned and reactive maintenance task to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering plant, equipment and other engineering systems including; heating, air conditioning, fire alarms and specialist healthcare equipment; diagnosis and repair of faults including mechanical, and electrical devices and control systems. ## Job Description Provide a comprehensive Healthcare engineering maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard that is appropriate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering systems and equipment including Heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, various voltage systems, steam raising plant and associated equipment, medical gas systems, nurse call systems, fire detection, building services controls, standby generators, and specialist healthcare equipment. Be expected to act on their own initiative, in a leadership role supporting the Estates Supervisor and Maintenance Managers in the day to day management of the service and assisting with the management of contractors. Be part of a team working a rotating shift pattern (4 on 4 off) and providing emergency out of hours on call. ## Responsibilities KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with; Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff, Estates Supervisors, Estates Managers, All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines, External Agencies, Emergency services. KEY RESULT AREAS Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance. Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures. Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators. Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager. To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff. Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available. The post holder will have the ability to fulfil with total commitment to versatility and flexibility a requirement to complete tasks on Building Services systems in NHS Buildings that include; Carrying out own dynamic Risk Assessments for all elements of work including manual handling, Supervise and organise Estates work taking place in a Hospital environment, including the allocation of resources as appropriate, Work autonomously as required by utilising the Trust Facilities Management System to allocate PPM and reactive work requests, Liaise with area users to organise shutdowns of critical and complex patient support systems To communicate effectively with Wards and Departments in relation to Estates issues utilising written and/or verbal communication methods to ensure standards of service delivery are maintained and the service user is fully informed of works affecting their areas of responsibility, Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications in electrical or mechanical installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others. Have a thorough knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience. Manufacture, design, assemble, erect and install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of complex equipment, requiring accuracy and precision. Problem solving of technical issues and fault diagnosis on complex Mechanical and Electrical systems. Observe statutory and other relevant requirements in particular to Health & Safety and Codes of Practice applicable to Operational Services. Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and day to day duties involving the maintenance of all types of plant, equipment and installations, including boilers, water testing, stripping down boilers for insurance inspections and electrical system maintenance including fire alarm systems, batteries and uninterruptible power supplies. Utilise the Trust Facilities Management System for recording, updating and auditing estates records and the compilation of Plant Histories. Carry out surveys for future maintenance, alterations or improvements including the preparation and compilation of technical reports. Perform a wide range of work of other estates trades as appropriate to their range of work e.g. multi-skilling. Carry Trust communication devices (PDA’s) to facilitate immediate response to reactive requests, planned maintenance and emergency breakdowns. Participate in appropriate on-call/shift rotas, subject to appropriate negotiations, and be prepared to work such hours that may be required in an emergency. Any other duties as may be reasonably required by line management commensurate with the grades of the post. Respond to switchboard and building management system alarms. e.g. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler Alarms. Use BMS system for first line plant fault diagnosis and plant performance monitoring. Use of electronic devices to monitor and analyse reports from complex Building Management System and Security Systems and equipment to include data collection, first line diagnostics, performance analysis and maintenance. Frequently control the action of untrained and unskilled individuals during the release of trapped lift passengers and whilst doing so take full responsibility for the safety of these passengers, on completion call out lift service engineers and liaise whilst they are on site. ADMINISTRATION Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets). To participate in regular team briefings. Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role. Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning please see job description/person specification for full details on the role. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to fault finding, diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical systems using relevant tools, drawings and materials. - Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios. - A dedicated and committed team leader. - Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands - Excellent attention to details - Ability to work flexibly as needs arise **Desirable** - Responsive to learning new skills with further training. - Ability to install and commission new installations. ### Experience **Essential** - A recognised apprenticeship in Electrical discipline - Good in-depth knowledge and workings of Mechanical, electrical & electronic systems within healthcare building engineering systems. **Desirable** - Experience of working in a Hospital Environment. - Knowledge of BEMS and control systems. - Understanding of Steam raising boiler plant and associated control Systems. ### Physical skills **Essential** - Able to undertake all duties as detailed in the job description. ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - Good general education, with GCSE grades of A – C or equivalent - Relevant City & Guilds Level 3 in an Electrical discipline. - HNC or equivalent experience or willing to work towards a HNC - PASMA – Mobile Access Tower User. - Completed a recognised Apprenticeship **Desirable** - HND in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline. - Competent or Authorised Person HTM. - BOAS qualification. ### Analytical and Judgement skills **Essential** - IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems - Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings. **Desirable** - Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems. ### Planning and organisation skills **Essential** - Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities. - Experience of work planning. ### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. - All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others ### Communication and relationship skills **Essential** - Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems. - Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. - Organised approach to work - Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills. **Desirable** - Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills. ### Other requirements specific to the role **Essential** - Has the ability to travel, as may be required to work at other sites pattern/rotas - To be able to participate on the Estates Emergency On-Call rota and therefore must be able to work outside of normal working hours including weekends, evenings and nights when on-call. ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours **Desirable** - Evidence of related behaviour supporting the values. ## Documents - [jd-ps (pdf, 744.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10336968) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [maintenance technician (pdf, 744.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10336966) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## 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.