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
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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.
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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