Electrical Engineer in Essex

Job Description

Electrical Engineer (Estates Technician)

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Location: Essex

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Working Pattern: On Site

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Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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Contract: Permeant

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Salary: NHS Agenda for Change Band 5

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical infrastructure.

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• Diagnose and rectify faults across a variety of electrical systems.

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• Maintain generators, lighting and power systems, distribution boards, UPS systems, fire alarms, nurse call systems, and associated equipment.

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• Respond to emergency breakdowns and critical incidents to minimise disruption to healthcare services.

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• Undertake installation, refurbishment, and improvement works across the estate.

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• Complete maintenance records and compliance documentation through CAFM systems.

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• Liaise with contractors, colleagues, and service users to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently.

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• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, Trust procedures, and statutory requirements.

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Ideal Candidate Profile:

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• To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

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• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, Building Services Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

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• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.

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• A completed electrical apprenticeship.

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• Relevant City & Guilds electrical qualifications or equivalent experience.

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• Previous experience within building services, estates maintenance, facilities management, healthcare, commercial, or industrial environments.

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• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across a wide range of electrical systems.

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• Experience working on lighting, power, distribution boards, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and associated building services equipment.

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• A sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.

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• The ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and respond effectively to emergency breakdowns.

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• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and service users.

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What's on Offer?

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• Permanent NHS position within a large and established Estates team.

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• Varied and technically challenging work across a complex healthcare estate.

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• Training and development opportunities.

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• NHS pension and employee benefits package.

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• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of vital healthcare services.

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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