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Maintenance Technician Electrical

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Wakefield, WF13SP

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

18 September 2026

13 days left

Job description

37.5 hours per week - previous applicants need not apply This Electrical role is based at Fieldhead Hospital in Wakefield but covers other health cent...

Maintain all aspects of Electrical equipment to a high

standard while being aware and respectful of your surroundings.

Carry out repairs and PPM on a daily basis to keep the

buildings safe and compliant to HTMs and all relevant British standards

To be able to carry out work from drawings provided and

adapt where necessary to overcome problems

While carrying out tasks always work within our trust

Values

Honest, open, transparent

Respectful

Person first and in the centre

Improve and be outstanding

Relevant today, ready for

tomorrow

Families and carers matter

To be part of an on call rota covering emergency

repairs/making safe out of hours.

Be responsible for ordering stock as and when required

Manage your own work load with the use of a hand held

device while understanding the importance of different SLA times.

Solve electrical problems on complex systems.

Carry out work to the 18th edition Wiring Regs

All employees of the Trust are

strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff

and patients.

We are aware that an increasing

number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job

application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough

screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If

you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS

Jobs application form.

This

job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake

other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.

The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the

postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

The postholder will be the Specialist lead in his area of expertise and

will be responsible for the Installation, maintenance, servicing and repairs of

all equipment and properties belonging to the Trust or for other organisations

as directed.

They will ensure compliance of all safety standards and procedures for

both in house and contracting staff by ensuring training and technical support

is provided. They will be responsible

for ensuring the Trust is maintained as required by statutory and Government

Guidelines i.e. HTMs, HBNs etc.

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. The lead specialist in his

area of expertise will have an understanding of

Electrical distribution

systems

Generator and Battery Systems

Fire Alarm systems

Emergency Lighting

Systems

BMS Systems

Ventilation Systems

Heating and Plumbing

systems

Electricity at Work

Regulations 1989

Confined Spaces

Regulations 1997

HTM 06:02 (Electrical Low

Voltage Systems)

BS 7671 wiring

Regulations

Electrical installation

testing and inspection

Approved codes of

practice and applicable standards.

2. Service.

Test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical and electrical

installations, plant and equipment, deal with new situations as they arise and

pass on knowledge to others.

3. Problem

solve technical issues which arise during the course of your duties.

4. Undertake

duties of lower grade staff as appropriate.

5. Supervise

facilities support workers and facilities technical support workers as

required. Checking and evaluating their

work.

6. Assemble

install and commission new work.

7. Use

all relevant tools and equipment.

8. Liaise

with specialist contractors or suppliers regarding the provision of technical

advice or the ordering of spare parts.

9. Instruct

others on all aspects of your work.

10. Learn

new techniques/technologies with training as necessary.

11. To

carry out new electrical works as and when required to IEE Regulations 18th

Edition.

12. To

carry out electrical installation testing in accordance with the IEE

Regulations 18th Edition.

13. To

methodically log all results and ensure work repair requirements are raised

relating to any tolerances out of the manufacturers specification.

14. To

ensure all repairs are carried out as a priority.

15. To

liaise with contractors whilst carrying out work.

16. Provide

costings for new work, obtain authority from budget holder.

We

are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health

and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,

Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are

the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is

to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this

by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ

staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a

difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage

and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value

diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being

a foundation Trust means were accountable to our

members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people

(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join

us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving

the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and

help each year.

We

are committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this

commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Training

Essential

  • Working at Height.
  • MEWP.
  • CPR.
  • Risk Assessments.
  • Health & Safety Training.

Desirable

  • First Aider.
  • Staff Appraisal.
  • HTM 06:02 (Electrical Low Voltage Systems) Competent person.
  • MEWP.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised Apprenticeship (NVQ3 or equivalent).
  • City & Guilds 2382 BS7671 18th Edition.
  • City & Guilds 2377-22/32 PAT Testing.
  • City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection and Testing.
  • AM2 Electro-technical Occupational Competence.
  • HNC or equivalent in relevant subjects or additional multi-trade qualifications.

Desirable

  • HND/NVQ4.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of costing, implementing and running small schemes within Budget.
  • Substantial experience working in a similar role.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS/Estates Services.

Physical Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

  • Ability to carry out work at other trades.
  • To provide written reports relating to incidents/maintenance.
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and supervise oneself.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS/Estates Services.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good communicator.
  • Smart appearance.
  • Flexible in working hours/on call.
  • Team player and Self motivated.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Confidentiality.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

4 September 2026

Last checked

5 September 2026

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About the employer

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South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

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