About this role
Job summary
The key function of the role is to support NHS Property Services in delivering building services maintenance and repairs across the NHS, to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, customers, and employees.
Main duties of the job * Ensure compliance in accordance with all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs. * Ensue that new or revised practice and policies are implemented within own work areas. * Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times. * Duties may include (but not limited to) fault finding, minors repairs or installations and maintaining services and equipment within critical environments. * You may be required to undertake tasks in disciplines other than your own. * Ability to assess problems to determine the best course of action, this would include complex technical issues and be able to communicate technical and or complex information to various stakeholders. * To maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises where required, ensuring that they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
About us NHS Property Services Ltd is one of the largest property owners in the UK, with a £3 billion asset portfolio, some 4,000 properties, 5,600 employees and an annual income of over £700 million.
Established in April 2013, the company is a limited company but also part of the wider NHS family. Having inherited responsibility for the facilities and property management functions previously managed by NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities, we own and run properties that range from listed buildings and former workhouses through to award -winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses.
Our aim is to deliver a fit for purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies that will benefit our tenants, patients and the wider health economy.
Job description Job responsibilities At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to support the NHS by maintaining safe, compliant, and high-quality healthcare environments where patients and colleagues can thrive. As part of our commitment to Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, we are continuing to strengthen our estates teams across the country. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician - Electrical to join our team, supporting our healthcare estate based at Milford Hospital, covering the wider Milford and Guildford area. This is an excellent role for a qualified electrical professional who enjoys hands-on maintenance work and wants to make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. About the Role As a Maintenance Technician - Electrical, you will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance services across our healthcare facilities. You will help ensure that our sites remain safe, compliant, and fully operational for NHS staff, patients, and visitors. This is a primarily maintenance-focused role. Candidates with an installation background are also welcome, although maintenance experience is preferred. Previous experience is beneficial but not essential - holding the correct qualification is the key requirement. Key Responsibilities
Carrying out electrical maintenance and fault finding across healthcare propertiesMaintenance, testing and repair of: Emergency lighting systemsFire alarm systemsGeneral lighting and electrical services Responding to reactive maintenance requests in a timely mannerUndertaking general electrical works, including pumps and associated equipmentEnsuring all works are completed safely and in line with statutory and NHS standardsCompleting relevant documentation and compliance records accuratelyHandling routine tasks and social interactions within the work environment and demonstrating the ability to absorb and follow policies and guidance necessary for the role Who You Are You are a reliable and practical electrical technician who takes pride in quality workmanship and maintaining high safety standards. You will have: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance (essential)A maintenance-focused electrical skillset (installation background considered)Electrical maintenance experience (desirable but not essential)The ability to work independently and manage a varied workloadA full UK driving licence (company van provided) Where You'll Be Base location: Milford HospitalPatch: Milford & Guildford areaWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (30-minute lunch)Contract: Permanent, full-time What We Can Offer You We understand how important life is outside of work, so alongside a competitive salary, we also offer: Salary starting from £40,000 - Plus on call allowance27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leaveCompany van provided for work-related travelTraining and development opportunities through our Professional Excellence FrameworkSMART pension with up to 6% employer contributionFlexible benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme and NHS retail discountsAccess to our Colleague Assistance Programme, supporting wellbeing across all areas of life An Organisation with a Purpose We are passionate about giving back - reinvesting in the NHS, supporting charitable causes, and working towards our ambition to become net zero carbon by 2050. We want every colleague to feel the work they do genuinely makes a difference. At NHS Property Services, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. We encourage early applications, as we may close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. Find out more about Life at NHSPS on our LinkedIn page.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BTEC City & Guilds plus relevant experience and training. Hold level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Install or Electrical Maintenance. Formal apprenticeship or craft trained and registered Approved Electrician. Current qualification to the latest standard of BS 7671 City& Guilds (Latest edition). Full UK Driving License.
Experience Essential
Previous experience working within a buildings maintenance environment. Working within the requirements of method statements or permit to work. Experience delivering maintenance services to a specification such as SFG20.
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 NHS Property Services Ltd
Address tuesley lane
Godalming
GU7 1UG
Employer's website https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)