About this role
Job summary At Spire Alexandra Hospital, our Engineering team plays a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care. We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Estates team and help keep our hospital environment running smoothly, safely and efficiently.
Main duties of the job This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across electrical systems and hospital infrastructure. From fault finding and testing to supporting critical building services, you'll work in a modern healthcare environment where your skills have a direct impact on patients, colleagues and visitors every day.
What You'll Be Doing
Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance Electrical testing, fault finding and minor installations Supporting essential hospital systems, including electrical infrastructure, ventilation and water services Working alongside specialist contractors and ensuring compliance with HTM guidance Participating in a 1-in-4 on-call rota Helping drive continuous improvement across the hospital estate
About us At Spire Alexandra Hospital, we offer a comprehensive range of treatments to patients in Medway and the surrounding areas of Kent and the Southeast. Our private hospital has two extensively equipped operating theatres, backed up by an extended recovery unit with 24-hour support.
Job description Job responsibilities Electrical Engineer
Spire Alexandra Hospital | Chatham | Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours
Looking for a role where your technical expertise makes a real difference?
At Spire Alexandra Hospital, our Engineering team plays a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care. We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Estates team and help keep our hospital environment running smoothly, safely and efficiently.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across electrical systems and hospital infrastructure. From fault finding and testing to supporting critical building services, you'll work in a modern healthcare environment where your skills have a direct impact on patients, colleagues and visitors every day.
What You'll Be Doing
Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenanceElectrical testing, fault finding and minor installationsSupporting essential hospital systems, including electrical infrastructure, ventilation and water servicesWorking alongside specialist contractors and ensuring compliance with HTM guidanceParticipating in a 1-in-4 on-call rotaHelping drive continuous improvement across the hospital estate
What We're Looking For NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)Healthcare Buildings Maintenance with electrical bias backgroundUPS, IPS, 3 phase and single-phase circuits, motor, inverters, generators, switch roomsExperience in electrical maintenance and repairAble to understand the requirements under HTM-06 and be either LV Competent Person or LV Authorised Person qualified and carry an 18th edition certificate
Why Join Spire? 35 days annual leave including bank holidaysPrivate medical insuranceFree Bupa health assessmentContributory pension and life assuranceFree on-site parkingDiscounts and cashback through our 'Spire for You' rewards platformOngoing training, development and career progression opportunities
At Spire Healthcare, our people are our difference. If you're looking to build a rewarding career where your skills contribute to patient wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date: If sufficient applications are received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
Spire Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference-it's their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence that sets us apart.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
What We're Looking For
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Healthcare Buildings Maintenance with electrical bias background UPS, IPS, 3 phase and single-phase circuits, motor, inverters, generators, switch rooms Experience in electrical maintenance and repair Able to understand the requirements under HTM-06 and be either LV Competent Person or LV Authorised Person qualified and carry an 18th edition certificate
Experience Essential
What We're Looking For
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Healthcare Buildings Maintenance with electrical bias background UPS, IPS, 3 phase and single-phase circuits, motor, inverters, generators, switch rooms Experience in electrical maintenance and repair Able to understand the requirements under HTM-06 and be either LV Competent Person or LV Authorised Person qualified and carry an 18th edition certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Crondall Lane
Chatham
ME5 9PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)