About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Skilled Electrician to join our Estates Team, providing electrical maintenance and support services across multiple sites throughout Hampshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician with experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of complex electrical systems and plant equipment who is looking to develop their skills within a rewarding healthcare environment. We are committed to supporting professional development and career progression.
As a key member of the Estates Team, you will help ensure our facilities remain safe, compliant and fully operational for staff and service users. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of electrical safety and reliability across our mental health and community healthcare services.
The successful candidate will be proactive, flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Strong communication skills and a good understanding of health and safety legislation are essential.
In return, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping to provide safe and effective environments that support the delivery of high-quality care and improve the wellbeing of our communities.
Please note that the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Main duties of the job
Key activities/responsibilities will be to carry out and/or oversee the repair/maintenance/installation of complex plant and equipment.
This will involve a multi-skilled approach as well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's primary trade as an Electrician.
This will include planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair works across varying systems, acting as an Authorised Person (AP) in LV Electrical to include the issuing of permits to work, carrying out electrical shutdowns in a compliant and recorded manner to assist with Maintenance works or larger Capital Project works.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.
Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
An electrical background with an NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification in an appropriate electrically biased engineering discipline BS7671 (Current Edition) of IET Wiring Regulations Able to fault-find diagnose and rectify electrical faults. Knowledge of planned maintenance systems. Knowledge of Health & Safety. Time served apprenticeship or equivalent. Driving License.
Desirable
Testing and inspection qualification
Experience Essential
Demonstrate the ability to understand and follow detailed technical instructions. Organisation of own workload
Desirable
Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving. Development into supporting the on call trade staff requirements, including some evening/weekend work
Additional Criteria Essential
Maintain a healthy safe, and secure working environment
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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Petersfield Hospital
Swan Street, Petersfield
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)