Estates Craftsperson - Electrical
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Bury St Edmunds, IP332QZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY Powering Healthcare. Supporting Lives. Join West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust as a skilled Electrician and help kee...
- Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and calibrate electrical systems and equipment
- Maintain distribution systems, lighting, fire alarms, and building management systems
- Support generators, access control, and nurse call systems
- Work collaboratively with other trades and departments
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, British Standards, and HTM guidance
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Electrical discipline.
- A minimum qualification of City and Guilds in Electrical Engineering and/or NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation + AM2 (or equivalent)
- Current IEE Wiring Regulations
Desirable: - HNC Electrical Engineering; - HVAC qualification.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of a structured training programme in Electrical Engineering
- To demonstrate relevant experience in an electrical & mechanical maintenance environment.
Desirable: - Experience of working in an acute hospital environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills and the ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
- Effective communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Basic IT skills for material location in stores
- Knowledge of Electrical distribution, Standby Generators, Fire Alarm systems and Building Management systems
- Fully conversant with the Electricity at Work Regulations HSG 85.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Electrical Safety Code for LV systems
- Knowledge of HTM 06 - Low Voltage systems
- An understanding of Mechanical heating, ventilation and hot water systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
- A dedicated and committed member of the team.
- Ability to cope with new and changing demands.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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