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General Maintenance Assistant – Electrical (Shift Working)
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 153-CO06829
Job summary
TeamUHD are looking for ageneral maintenance assistant (electrical) to join the Estates department on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.
You'll be working as part of a team that covers the hospital electrical systems 7 days per week (shift working) and be responsible for the day-to-day repairs, operation and first line response of the Trust electrical equipment and systems.
You'll operate and maintain the Trust's electrical equipment and systems, including (but not limited to): lighting and emergency light systems, fire alarms, nurse call and other electrical systems and equipment found in the healthcare environment. Ensuring anefficient and safe manner, in accordance with legislation and agreed standards.
We're seeking someone who demonstrates a keen understanding of all modern general electrical maintenance activities, both reactive and planned; with a willingness to learn and improve their skills and be a dedicated team player with a proven track record.
So why join us?
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Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days (PLUS Bank Holidays)
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Training/development opportunities
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Access to health and wellbeing services
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Enrolment into the generous NHS pension scheme
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NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card
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Salary saving schemes such as home electronics, bike and car schemes
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 20th October
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year + estimated £4,600–£5,000 per annum enhancements in line with AFC
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-CO06829
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of the Electrical building services installations within the trust in line with current policies and procedures.
- Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work including planned prevented maintenance work and labouring including electrical shutdowns
The post holder will have a full Driving licence ( vehicle group A ).
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of the Electrical building services installations within the trust in line with current policies and procedures.
- Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work including planned prevented maintenance work and labouring including electrical shutdowns
The post holder will have a full Driving licence ( vehicle group A ).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of carrying out electrical maintenance work of a semi-skilled nature in building services environment, to an NVQ3 level or equivalent.
- Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
Desirable
- 18th Edition IEE regulations.
- City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing certificate.
- Certified training in confined space working.
- City & Guilds 2377 certificate of competence for the inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of maintenance engineering trades in a range of settings.
- Able to work unsupervised in a variety situations which will require interaction with staff from other departments and patients /patients family
- Able to communicate clearly and accurately both in verbal and written form.
- Be computer literate and able record data i.e. temperatures /times, meter readings etc in databases
Desirable
- Working in Healthcare Environment.
- Background in building services or construction
- Working at heights from mobile elevating working platforms
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to demonstrate good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Be able to plan and organise day to day tasks or activities and reschedule where necessary.
- To demonstrate multi skilled approach to work
- Familiar with hand and power tools.
- Ability to work from drawings without supervision.
Desirable
- Ability to diagnose and repair faults in basic electrical installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
- Ability to fulfil a requirement to interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to original trade.
- Have an excellent understanding of the relationship of other Estates staff work to their own.
- Ability to liaise with clinical and non clinical staff of all levels.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic electrical theory
- Basic electrical fault finding and testing.
- Safe isolation disconnection and reinstatement of electrical equipment.
- Good knowledge of general engineering techniques.
- General knowledge of other trades allied to building services.
Desirable
- Health & Safety training
- Understanding of Confined spaces, Lifting & handling, COSHH, Mobile platforms and Asbestos awareness
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to set deadlines and timescales for managing own workload.
- Able to be flexible with start/ finish times on occasion.
- Willingness and ability to carry out tasks allied to building services, if required.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated, able to work individually and as a team member, willing to take on new ideas and training as necessary.
- Enthusiastic, diligent and willing to take on new ideas and training as necessary.
- Excellent communications skills as well as being courteous, tactful and well presented.
Desirable
- Able to liaise with Managers and Hospital Staff of all levels.
- Numerate.
- Self-Motivated.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of carrying out electrical maintenance work of a semi-skilled nature in building services environment, to an NVQ3 level or equivalent.
- Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
Desirable
- 18th Edition IEE regulations.
- City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing certificate.
- Certified training in confined space working.
- City & Guilds 2377 certificate of competence for the inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of maintenance engineering trades in a range of settings.
- Able to work unsupervised in a variety situations which will require interaction with staff from other departments and patients /patients family
- Able to communicate clearly and accurately both in verbal and written form.
- Be computer literate and able record data i.e. temperatures /times, meter readings etc in databases
Desirable
- Working in Healthcare Environment.
- Background in building services or construction
- Working at heights from mobile elevating working platforms
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Proven ability to demonstrate good problem solving and analytical skills.
- Be able to plan and organise day to day tasks or activities and reschedule where necessary.
- To demonstrate multi skilled approach to work
- Familiar with hand and power tools.
- Ability to work from drawings without supervision.
Desirable
- Ability to diagnose and repair faults in basic electrical installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.
- Ability to fulfil a requirement to interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to original trade.
- Have an excellent understanding of the relationship of other Estates staff work to their own.
- Ability to liaise with clinical and non clinical staff of all levels.
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic electrical theory
- Basic electrical fault finding and testing.
- Safe isolation disconnection and reinstatement of electrical equipment.
- Good knowledge of general engineering techniques.
- General knowledge of other trades allied to building services.
Desirable
- Health & Safety training
- Understanding of Confined spaces, Lifting & handling, COSHH, Mobile platforms and Asbestos awareness
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to set deadlines and timescales for managing own workload.
- Able to be flexible with start/ finish times on occasion.
- Willingness and ability to carry out tasks allied to building services, if required.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated, able to work individually and as a team member, willing to take on new ideas and training as necessary.
- Enthusiastic, diligent and willing to take on new ideas and training as necessary.
- Excellent communications skills as well as being courteous, tactful and well presented.
Desirable
- Able to liaise with Managers and Hospital Staff of all levels.
- Numerate.
- Self-Motivated.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom