Mechanical/Electrical Estates Technician (XN05)

Job summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY The role of Electrical Shift Engineer is a rewarding and entrusted position within the Estates team at St Jamess University Hospital. The successful candidate will work as part of a shift team and work shifts four on, four off consisting, of two days followed by two nights Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large Trust with a huge portfolio of equipment and systems, which allow the successful candidate to gain experience in a huge range of areas and in a variety of environments. They will form part of a dynamic team committed to pushing the boundaries, working together to achieve the desired results and the best outcome for our patients. You will work on complex systems, carry out dynamic risk assessments, work autonomously as required, organising and rectifying reactive works and carrying out statutory planned maintenance items to ensure maximum availability of equipment to minimize any downtime. The ethos is to put patients first and work towards a collective goal. Team building and working are at the core of what we do to ensure that collectively we give of our best. The role will offer training opportunities to help develop the successful candidate who will work with outside agencies, other Trust departments, specialised maintenance contractors and valued partners. A real opportunity to enhance and develop your career.

Main duties of the job

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 To ensure that job descriptions are amended/updated to comply with the requirements of ISO9001:2000, HTMs, working practices and Permit to Work Systems 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. Provide written job descriptions for new PPM items utilising Manufacturers instructions and best practice guidance 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. Learn new techniques and undergo training as necessary. The postholder will be expected to help develop policies, procedures and practices in relation to work area as appropriate

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 14 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001868
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Anthony Hallinan Position: Estates Manager Email: anthony.hallinan@nhs.net Phone number: 01132067261

Job Summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The role of Electrical Shift Engineer is a rewarding and entrusted position within the Estates team at St James’s University Hospital.

The successful candidate will work as part of a shift team and work shifts four on, four off consisting, of two days followed by two nights

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large Trust with a huge portfolio of equipment and systems, which allow the successful candidate to gain experience in a huge range of areas and in a variety of environments.

They will form part of a dynamic team committed to pushing the boundaries, working together to achieve the desired results and the best outcome for our patients. You will work on complex systems, carry out dynamic risk assessments, work autonomously as required, organising and rectifying reactive works and carrying out statutory planned maintenance items to ensure maximum availability of equipment to minimize any downtime. The ethos is to put patients first and work towards a collective goal.

Team building and working are at the core of what we do to ensure that collectively we give of our best. The role will offer training opportunities to help develop the successful candidate who will work with outside agencies, other Trust departments, specialised maintenance contractors and valued partners. A real opportunity to enhance and develop your career.

Why you should join our Team

The successful candidate will work as part of the shift team, alongside their mechanical counterpart. You will be responsible for carrying out Statutory PPM works as directed by their respective Estates Officer, utilise Estates engineering systems such as K2, interrogate the BEMS, and support and liaise extensively with other CSU's, contractors and outside agencies.

The position covers a wide spectrum of responsibility supported by an on-call Estates Manager out of normal working hours. Often it is the first point of call for Estates related issues or emergencies such as fires and floods/equipment breakdowns and, as such, the successful candidate will need to have good communication skills and be able to work under pressure as part of a team coupled with a solid engineering knowledge base.

The role will focus upon making safe first and foremost then working on engineering solutions to enhance and support clinical colleagues in treating patients. The ability to work with other trades, problem solve, interpret work drawings, learn new techniques, undergo training, carry out assessments are all key elements of the role. The role is about being organised, professional and working to the HTM's and other guidance documentation and also providing the necessary supporting documentation/feedback.

The role can be challenging but rewarding and is one of the most important in terms of both patient and staff contact.

What you will bring to the role

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

To ensure that job descriptions are amended/updated to comply with the requirements of ISO9001:2000, HTM’s, working practices and Permit to Work Systems

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.

Provide written job descriptions for new PPM items utilising Manufacturers instructions and best practice guidance

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.

Learn new techniques and undergo training as necessary.

The postholder will be expected to help develop policies, procedures and practices in relation to work area as appropriate

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 Works 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.

Carry out maintenance and repair to building sanitary and water distribution systems inline with HSE guidance.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large trust that has real aspirations to provide the best possible care for our patients which is driven through our Leeds Way Values. These epitomise our way of working in terms of being patient centred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowered to be the best that we can be.

The Estates team embrace this and focus upon doing our best, giving staff the opportunities to feel valued and have a real career and to make a difference in what we do. Innovation and challenging the norm are key fundamentals in what we do. The challenge will always be to move boundaries, develop strategies that work better and embrace technology to improve our service. The team at St James's is quite small and tight knit yet has a significant impact upon the patient experience and our collective goal is to be best that we can, embrace change and give of our best.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.