Electrical Engineer
Venn Group ·
Job Description Electrical Engineer (Estates Technician) Location: Essex Working Pattern: On Site Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permeant Salary: NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 An exciting opportunity has arisen for Electricians to join a large NHS Trust's Estates & Facilities team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a complex healthcare environment, helping to maintain critical infrastructure that supports frontline patient care. Working as part of a multi-skilled Estates team, you will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of electrical systems and building services, ensuring essential services remain operational 24/7.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical infrastructure. Diagnose and rectify faults across a variety of electrical systems. Maintain generators, lighting and power systems, distribution boards, UPS systems, fire alarms, nurse call systems, and associated equipment.
Respond to emergency breakdowns and critical incidents to minimise disruption to healthcare services. Undertake installation, refurbishment, and improvement works across the estate. Complete maintenance records and compliance documentation through CAFM systems.
Liaise with contractors, colleagues, and service users to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, Trust procedures, and statutory requirements. Ideal Candidate Profile: To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, Building Services Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification. A completed electrical apprenticeship. Relevant City & Guilds electrical qualifications or equivalent experience. Previous experience within building services, estates maintenance, facilities management, healthcare, commercial, or industrial environments.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across a wide range of electrical systems. Experience working on lighting, power, distribution boards, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and associated building services equipment.
A sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work. The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and respond effectively to emergency breakdowns. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and service users.
What's on Offer? Permanent NHS position within a large and established Estates team. Varied and technically challenging work across a complex healthcare estate. Training and development opportunities. NHS pension and employee benefits package.
Opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of vital healthcare services. If you are a qualified Electrician looking to take the next step in your career within a rewarding NHS environment, we would be delighted to hear from you