Multi-Skilled Craftsperson (Electrical Bias)
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Burton-On-Trent, DE13 0RB
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Able to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, you will be expected to provide a flexible and efficient repair and maintenance service over...
You should be able to take responsibility and ownership for statutory inspections under your delegated area and keep records ensuring the trust complies with current legislation. You should also possess good interpersonal and communication skills including IT and both written and verbal.
This role includes on-call responsibilities. To meet service needs, you must be able to attend the hospital within an appropriate timeframe when called and hold a valid driving licence, and have use of your own vehicle.
You will be responsible for carryout electrical/mechanical repairs and servicing across our NHS retained estates.
Closing dates of application: 10 September 2026
Interview date: TBC
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- A fully time served Electrical craftsperson has completed a recognised Apprenticeship or obtained a minimum of a level 2 pass in a relevant electrical discipline
Experience
Essential
- Previous installation and maintenance operations on a large, complex and diverse estate.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in electrical/mechanical fault finding and repairs
Desirable
- Previous experience within the Healthcare Industry.
- Knowledge of: Fire alarm systems, CCTV systems, Swipe Access systems, Emergency Lighting Systems, Backup power supplies, including Generator systems, and Uninterruptible Power Supplies. Combined Heat and Power systems (CHP), HV procedures
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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