Specialist Craftsperson (Electrical)

Specialist Craftsperson (Electrical) – Band 5
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit of an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.

Job Overview
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated electrical maintenance professional to join the Estates team on a fixed‑term basis until 31 March 2028, working Trustwide from the Freeman Hospital. As part of a dedicated multi‑disciplinary team, you will play a vital role in maintaining and supporting critical building services infrastructure across one of the UK’s leading hospital Trusts.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Install, maintain, service, and repair a full range of estates electrical equipment, plant, and infrastructure

Carry out fault finding and repairs on complex systems including electrical distribution (LV), fire alarms, emergency lighting, IPS/UPS, and standby generation systems

Undertake planned preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, and commissioning in line with Trust standards and procedures

Act as Competent Person for low‑voltage electrical systems in accordance with Health Technical Memorandum guidance

Perform condition surveys and evaluate inspection and test reports to support safe and effective asset management

Provide technical advice and guidance to Estates colleagues, contractors, and clinical staff to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures

Plan, prioritise, and coordinate maintenance tasks, including managing complex activities such as system shutdowns

Respond to reactive maintenance requests and emergency situations, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care

Use engineering drawings, technical specifications, and specialist tools and test equipment to carry out works safely and effectively

Maintain accurate records, certification, and reports using Trust IT systems

Supervise and support maintenance assistants, apprentices, and contractors as required

Contribute to training and knowledge sharing within the team, supporting the development of others

Work flexibly across Trust sites and adapt to the demands of a live healthcare environment

Job Purpose

To install, maintain, service and repair the full range of estates specialist equipment, plant and infrastructure.

Provides technical advice to other estates maintenance staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Act in the role of Competent Person, as defined by Health Technical Memorandum, for the Electrical Distribution (LV) system.

Undertakes condition surveys, evaluates inspection reports.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria: BTEC, HNC/HND Approved Apprenticeship, City and Guilds or NVQ 3 Technician Certificate or equivalent qualifications in relevant topic; comprehensive post apprenticeship experience.

Desirable criteria: Qualification and experience in fire alarms, control systems; Level 3 qualification in inspection, testing and initial verification; experience in a hospital maintenance environment.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria: Experience of working in an industrial environment; electrical services systems maintenance; expertise and full understanding of electrical services and electrical control systems in a healthcare environment; thorough working knowledge of Building Management Systems; detailed working knowledge of Electrical Distribution (LV), Fire Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting Systems, IPS/UPS, Standby Electrical Generation Systems.

Desirable criteria: Hospital experience; electrical testing and inspection; understanding of mechanical systems.

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria: Fit and mobile; able to make workload assessments and allocation; ability to evaluate and solve problems in situ; ability to communicate verbally by phone and in writing to Senior Management and clinical users throughout the Trust; PC and IT literate; ability to use tools and test equipment.

Desirable criteria: Electrical installation.

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