Shift Electrician
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool, FY3 8NRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£27,831 to £33,647
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS ...
The post holder will provide an effective and efficient maintenance repair service to a high quality on the full range of building fabric, electrical and mechanical engineering and electro medical services, plant and equipment to the above stated properties within their trade discipline and other disciplines within their capability and will involve maintenance of complex systems and the use of fine instrumentation and equipment. (e.g. Steam raising plant, Boilers, Heating and Domestic Hot Water (DHW) systems, air conditioning systems, building management systems, Low Voltage (LV) systems, switch rooms and emergency generators. Fire, security, medical gas and vacuum systems and all other alarm systems. Medical plant and equipment, lifts, heat exchangers, catering equipment, plant and equipment contained within the mortuary, operating theatres, and other hospital fixed plant and equipment.)
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.
Our teams ensure our clients' properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust's frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.
Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.
Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC / ONC or equivalent qualification / experience in Electrical Engineering related discipline.
- Qualified in line with 18th Edition
- Qualified to City and Guilds.
Desirable: - Hold a current and clean driving licence; - Knowledge of BMS, UPS, Fire and other systems.
Experience
Essential: - Ability to interpret detailed reports / instructions/ drawings. Capable writing reports, collating data, and presenting statistically analysed information.
Desirable: - Experience and knowledge of NHS Estates function and operational.
Special Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Able to delegate and prioritise own workload and staff under direct management.
- Has interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to engage with and manage contractors working on site ensuring Health and Safety and Trust policies are adhered to.
- Able to plan at an operational level.
Desirable: - Able to process information to logical order.; - Organisational skills.; - Influencing skills.
Commitment
Essential
- Possesses commitment to work hours required to complete tasks (includes night / weekends as and when required).
- Is punctual, reliable, flexible, and self-motivated.
- Is innovative and able to actively progress improvements to the service and ensure a customer service culture Applicant must be able to deal with other technical queries when covering the on-call officers' role in line with the rota.
- Is able to work both as a leader and in a team.
Desirable: - Be able to demonstrate continued professional development and learning. Is creative and a self-starter.
Training
Essential
- Completed a Structured (i.e city & guilds) training programme in Electrical Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. (Preferably in an NHS / maintenance setting).
- Completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.
Integrity
Essential: - Must be honest, trustworthy and capable of keeping work related matters confidential.
General Health
Essential
- Working in confined spaces, cramped conditions, with contaminated equipment and high temperature, hazardous areas.
- Capable of working in maintenance and on construction sites.
- Physically fit, active, and have the ability to pass preemployment medical screening
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
14 October 2026
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