Job summary
- Main area
- Electrical Maintenance
- Grade
- GMS Band B2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-25-GMS0252
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Managed Services
- Employer type
- Private Sector
- Site
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £27,409 - £29,542 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Electrical Maintenance Technician- plus 17.8% enhanced pay rate
GMS Band B2
GMS provides the estates, facilities, sterile services and materials management services for the Trust. We provide services such as clinical equipment management, provision of facilities services such as catering, domestics, portering and linen, manage the construction and development of new and existing healthcare buildings and manage the building, engineering and grounds services.
GMS aims to provide a best value customer service which ensures a safe, compliant and sustainable environment, and that supports our customers to be efficient and effective in patient care.
Job overview
Electrical Maintenance Technician, GMS Band B2- plus 17.8% enhanced pay rate
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician. The role offers a competitive salary of £27,409 - £34,796 (depending on NHS Operational Estates experience) per annum (includes a 17.8% market enhanced rate only applicable to the top point of the base salary) and an additional on-call allowance where applicable.’
The successful candidate will primarily be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital but may be required to work at healthcare properties across the county as needed. The post involves working as part of a team, working 37.5 hours per week, working shifts including weekend working and being part of an on-call rota.
The post holder will act as a Competent Person (CP) for low voltage (LV) electrical systems and related mechanical responsibilities, ensuring compliance with NHS England Health Technical Memorandums (HTM) and Health Building Notes (HBN) relevant Health and Safety legislation. GMS offers career development opportunities, including further training and progression.
Please note this job will attract GMS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS)
Please see attached TCS for reference
Main duties of the job
- Act as a Competent Person (CP) for Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems, performing work as directed by the Workshop Manager (WSM) and Authorised Person (AP) leads.
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical installations, including power, lighting, fire detection, nurse call, security, access control, heating, ventilation, and mechanical equipment.
- Perform routine and complex maintenance tasks across both patient and non-patient environments.
- Perform complex and non-routine electrical tasks.
- Ensure compliance with Trust and GMS procedures, including participation in audit
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations standards and statutory requirements
- Collaborate with ward and department managers to minimise disruption during maintenance work.
- Participate in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support as needed.
- Efficiently plan and manage resources (materials and labour) to complete maintenance tasks.
- Mentor and support colleagues, apprentices, and contractors in technical matters.
- Carry out routine and preventative maintenance tasks, ensuring a proactive approach to fault detection and resolution.
- Attend training and development courses as required.
- Work Safely at all times.
Working for our organisation
Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is a subsidiary of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT). As the contractor of choice for GHNHSFT. GMS provides a wide range of Estates and Facilities services across all GHNHSFT properties. We value professional development and offer a supportive working environment. By joining GMS, you’ll become an integral part of a team that is committed to delivering high-quality services to our healthcare facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical installations and associated systems
- Organise resources, including labour, materials, and transportation to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
- Ensure high standards of workmanship and keep detailed service records
- Report defects in plant, equipment and building fabric promptly
- Supervise trade staff when necessary and provide guidance on technical matters.
- Participate in planned preventative maintenance schedules to ensure equipment remains in optimal condition.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and follow all safety protocols
- Operate the Estates/Facilities management system, including completing job records and timesheets.
- Liaise with ward and department managers to arrange access for maintenance tasks and minimal disruption
- Ensure personal development through training, keeping up to date with new techniques and regulations.
Working Environment:
- Exposure to heat, noise, chemicals, body fluids, and sewage.
- Moderate to heavy physical work, including lifting and working at heights
- Frequent concentration needed for fault-finding and interpreting drawings.
- Adherence to infection control protocols when working in clinical areas.
- Shift working and responding to failures/breakdowns as part of an on-call rota
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 and Level 3, or equivalent Qualification in Electrical Engineering
- Recognised and registered Electrical Apprenticeship
- C&G 2382 18th Edition Qualification
- C&G 2391 Level 3 Verification and Periodic Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations.
- Full current UK Driver's licence
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in electrical maintenance services, fault diagnosis and repair.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical circuit drawings and schematics
- Experience working in building services maintenance in healthcare environments.
- Familiar with statutory and regulatory requirements (HTM,HBN, IEE Regulations, Health and Safety at Work etc Act & Regulations)
Desirable criteria
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
- Strong analytical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience repairing electrical systems and devices
- Ability to apply safety and infection control protocols in healthcare clinical settings
- Knowledge of NHS HTM, HBN, IEE Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations and Standards
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Penny Bickerstaff
- Job title
- Workforce Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07977 787082
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