Shift Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical)


Location
Croydon, England
Salary
£33,262 - £36,027 per annum incl. of HCAS (Outer)
Profession
Maintenance worker
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
03 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

3 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Knowledge

    Health and Safety knowledge

  • Experience

    Electrical/ mechaical experience

  • Qualifications

    Trade qualification

Desirable

4 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge

    Permit to work system knowledge

  • Knowledge

    HTM knowledge

  • Experience

    NHS experience

  • Qualifications

    Proof of further learning in selected field

Job overview

The Shift engineer performs work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine in electrical services. To maintain and repair the Hospital’s plant, equipment and services. Carry out fault analysis, testing, manufacturing, replacing, isolation, modifying, inspecting, improving, installing, maintaining and repairing of all electrical services, plant and equipment in compliance with all good practice guides, operational maintenance manuals and statutory requirements. Be proactive with regard to all forms of maintenance, good site resource management and security.

Main duties of the job

To manufacture, assemble, erect, install and test new installations, services and equipment.

To undertake any duties which may be required commensurate with grade and competence as deemed necessary by the changing needs of the Trust.

Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

Undertake this role within a weekly rotating Day/Night shift system

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***

Please note that this vacancy may close before the current listed closing date if enough suitable applications are received.

Previous applicants need not apply

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.

WhatsApp job alerts

Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 4 Estates and Facilities roles in Croydon

Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.

Sign up for WhatsApp alerts

Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Shift Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical) with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Croydon, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Maintenance worker role. The advertised salary is £33,262 - £36,027 per annum incl. of HCAS (Outer). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.

Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (03 Sep 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.

For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.