Electrical Engineer

Salary: £33,262 to £36,027 per annum incl. of HCAS (Outer) + enhancements for doing night shifts and overtime

Put your electrical skills to work keeping a hospital running.

With a four-on, four-off shift pattern and annual leave included, you'll work around five months of the year, while enjoying the benefits of permanent NHS employment.

What’s in it for you?

• Four on, four off: regular four-day breaks, with rotating day and night shifts.
• Annual leave: 27 days plus eight bank holidays (calculated in hours to reflect your shift pattern), increasing with NHS service.
• NHS Pension Scheme with one of the highest employer contributions.
• Training and development: specialist courses in medical gases, ventilation and pressure systems, with opportunities for career progression.
• Overtime and night shifts: Opportunities to earn extra.
• Blue Light Card: discounts on shopping, travel, food and more.

The role

Forget repetitive house-bashing or construction site jobs. As a Shift Electrical Engineer, you'll tackle varied maintenance tasks across a busy hospital, from wards and operating theatres to plant rooms.

Your work will include:

• Electrical fault-finding and responding to breakdowns.
• Maintaining lighting, power distribution and emergency lighting.
• Working on generators and battery backup systems.
• Planned maintenance, inspections and testing.
• Supporting wider building services, including ventilation, air conditioning and medical gases, within your competence.
• Minor installations and repairs.

What you'll need

• A recognised electrical apprenticeship and relevant trade qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of electrical installations, building services and health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

No previous NHS experience needed. You'll gain experience with specialist hospital equipment while helping keep essential services running safely.

Pay: £33,262.00-£36,027.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• Transport links

Application question(s):

• Do you have a 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification or equivalent?

Work Location: In person