Electrical Technician
UHS Estates Limited
Southampton, SO16 6YD
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 September 2026
22 days left
Job description
UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as an electrical technician at University Hospital Southampton. P...
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Estates Operational Technician/Supervisor, playing a key role in maintaining the safety, reliability and performance of the Trust's buildings, plant and equipment.
Working within your mechanical, electrical or fabric specialism, you will undertake complex fault-finding, repairs, planned maintenance and installation work, while also supervising staff and contractors when required.
Job Description & Responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include the following:
To undertake all advanced/complex mechanical and/or electrical maintenancecovering: Day-to-day defects Planned preventative maintenance Installation work/projects
Core activity of plant, equipment and services maintained to include airconditioning and ventilation, steam/condensate distribution, domestic hot waterwater, heating pressure systems, refrigeration and ward use equipment andother mechanical services.
Developed skills in low voltage switchgear and distribution, basic electronics,building management controls (automation and motor). Be able to recogniseworks compliant or otherwise to the latest BS7671 standards. Be competent toundertake Electrical Inspection & Testing procedures. All with the intention ofachieving optimum performance, Safe operation, and energy saving of Trustsassets.
Participate in late/weekend/bank holiday on-call rota, providing 7 days aweek, 24 hr emergency maintenance cover. To include emergency recall,early start or other arrangements by prior agreement.
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
Employee Benefits
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- NHS terms of service and annual leave
- Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualification to HNC/HND level in relevant electrical, mechanical engineering or building field, or equivalent level of knowledge and practical experience achieved through experience in a hospital or similar environment
- Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation with practical experience of "safe system of work" procedures
- Specialist training in electrical, mechanical or fabric services, systems, and equipment, with experience of fault-finding, repair, inspection and commissioning
- Sound trade working knowledge and best practice techniques with examples to demonstrate ability to follow procedures and guidelines
- Experience supervising others and able to demonstrate leadership qualities
- Experience of Building Management Systems
- Experience in reading and interpreting engineering and building drawings/plans/specifications, plant/equipment/services and schematic drawings
Desirable
- Member of registered/professional bodies relevant to specialist field e.g. IHEEM, IMechE, or CISBE
- Practical experience within building services or engineering contracting and maintenance industries, within the NHS or similar government organisation
- Competent or Authorised Person status in relevant discipline(s) eg Medical Gas, Ventilation, Low Voltage, Water Hygiene, Confined Spaces, Sterilisation
- Knowledge of other trade topics
- For Electrical specialists only C&G 2391 Testing & Inspection and18th edition of IEE regulations
- Experience using word processors, spreadsheets, and CAD
- Experience of building energy management systems and associated plant controls
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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