Multi skilled Maintenance Craftsperson – Higher level - Electrician

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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Multi skilled Maintenance Craftsperson – Higher level - Electrician

The closing date is 16 September 2026

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Job summary

We require a fully qualified Electrical Engineer. You should be qualified to City and Guilds Advanced standard or equivalent NVQ level 3and have served a recognised apprenticeship or undergone modern training to an equivalent standard.

The post holder will hold the necessary maintenance skills to ensure the safe and continuous operation of mechanical and electrical engineering services and building plant. As an integral member of the Maintenance team should be able to demonstrate leadership skills. This will involve planning, organising activities and working across trade groups and contractors staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service, which is responsive to the users needs.

The post holder would be employed on work appropriate to their core tradecraft skill and hold/attain multi skill competence across a range of complex technical engineering and building skill areas within Maintenance.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate assessed competence and be willing to undertake training in order to achieve the above.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Electrical team, carryingout maintenance work within a safe environment and to a high quality across the full range of LV engineering services, plant and equipment, and building fabric which will involve the use of fine hand instrumentation and calibration of equipment.

Have the ability to interpret technical electrical detailed manuals, undertake complex fault diagnose using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements.. Assist in commissioning, problem solve new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.

A full driving licence is essential.

The successful applicant may be required to join our emergency cover rota after a probationary period, which may involve working unsocial hours on occasion

About us

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-1LSC-ELHT-103-26

Job locations

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment. Be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installation testing and general inspections. To monitor results and analyse outcomes in accordance to the current IEE Regulations and BS 6771. The duties will involve Emergency work isolation and certificates of non /Compliance.

Be conversant with the current edition of the Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems for Competent Persons.

Plan and organise the maintenance work associated with the post holdersresponsibilities.

Work within the Facilities Managements Information System and to adhere to all managerial requirements.

Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.

Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under thejurisdiction of the Maintenance Department.

Supervise, communicate and develop Maintenance support workers andassess/evaluate the quality of the work.

The post holder shall support the provision of professional supervision,induction training of new starters, Apprentices and other Maintenance staff as part of a Personal Development Programme.

Carry out building fabric installation improvement works.

Drive Trust vehicles to assist in the collection and delivery of maintenanceitems and service delivery in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy

Undertake training where necessary and to learn new techniques across arange of core trade areas.

To support, advise and action Policy and Safe Working Procedures.

Be an active member of the Hospital Fire and Major Incident Team

Assist in the Statutory testing programme to ensure compliance with current legislation.

To work in potentially hazardous areas, confined spaces and contaminatedequipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury andprevent damage all in accordance with the Trust and Department Healthand Safety Policies and Safe Working Procedures.

To report any building, plant and equipment failures and request in writing for the supply of goods or services taking reference to Maintenance manuals, manufacturers data etc.

The post holder shall assist in the maintenance of stock levels.

To liaise with Wards and Department staff to ensure the requested complex and routine work is specified correctly to meet the users needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods.

The post holder shall promptly respond to unpredictable incidents andemergency requests received via Hospital Bleep and or mobile communications.

To assist in site based surveys, including the reporting of defects. The post holder shall also assist in ensuring the full utilisation of the BuildingManagement System.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment. Be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installation testing and general inspections. To monitor results and analyse outcomes in accordance to the current IEE Regulations and BS 6771. The duties will involve Emergency work isolation and certificates of non /Compliance.

Be conversant with the current edition of the Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems for Competent Persons.

Plan and organise the maintenance work associated with the post holdersresponsibilities.

Work within the Facilities Managements Information System and to adhere to all managerial requirements.

Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.

Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under thejurisdiction of the Maintenance Department.

Supervise, communicate and develop Maintenance support workers andassess/evaluate the quality of the work.

The post holder shall support the provision of professional supervision,induction training of new starters, Apprentices and other Maintenance staff as part of a Personal Development Programme.

Carry out building fabric installation improvement works.

Drive Trust vehicles to assist in the collection and delivery of maintenanceitems and service delivery in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy

Undertake training where necessary and to learn new techniques across arange of core trade areas.

To support, advise and action Policy and Safe Working Procedures.

Be an active member of the Hospital Fire and Major Incident Team

Assist in the Statutory testing programme to ensure compliance with current legislation.

To work in potentially hazardous areas, confined spaces and contaminatedequipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury andprevent damage all in accordance with the Trust and Department Healthand Safety Policies and Safe Working Procedures.

To report any building, plant and equipment failures and request in writing for the supply of goods or services taking reference to Maintenance manuals, manufacturers data etc.

The post holder shall assist in the maintenance of stock levels.

To liaise with Wards and Department staff to ensure the requested complex and routine work is specified correctly to meet the users needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods.

The post holder shall promptly respond to unpredictable incidents andemergency requests received via Hospital Bleep and or mobile communications.

To assist in site based surveys, including the reporting of defects. The post holder shall also assist in ensuring the full utilisation of the BuildingManagement System.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• oAttained a recognised City and Guilds Advanced Craft certified qualification or equivalent plus significant post apprenticeship experience or NVQ level 3 Electrical engineering
• oBe willing and able to participate in an ongoing training development programme within NHS Maintenance services

Desirable

• oAttained or working towards a recognised BTEC/HNC recognised qualification or equivalent
• oCompleted and hold a recognised and certified Supervisory /Leadership/Management qualification
• oRelevant accredited NVQ and NHS Technical Qualifications

Experience

Essential

• oBe able to demonstrate competence in the required range of technical aspects applicable to the post
• oDemonstrate a minimum of twelve months previous experience in a maintenance craft role within a large site environment having completed a recognised building/engineering apprenticeship.
• oProven ability to understand detailed procedures ,concentrate and understand technical drawings and diagrams and diagnose technical faults
• oBe able to demonstrate an ability to manage priorities under pressure
• oBe able to problem solve and rectify faults to fit for purpose standards

Desirable

• oBe able to demonstrate some continued training across traditional trade groups

Communication

Essential

• oClear and accurate written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen effectively

Desirable

• oAbility to relate to people at all levels within and beyond the Trust
• Hold a current UK driving licence.

Flexibility

Essential

• oDemonstrate ability to cover in the department and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked
• oProven ability to adapt to change
• oProven ability to work in a team, be supportive of team members

Learning ability

Essential

• oProven ability to adapt to new ideas, knowledge and skills
• oDevelop the ability to use own initiative and work under supervision

Other skills

Essential

• oProven ability to keep information confidential

Desirable

• oDemonstrable team leading qualities
• oActively seeks to develop their own knowledge, skills and ability

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• oAttained a recognised City and Guilds Advanced Craft certified qualification or equivalent plus significant post apprenticeship experience or NVQ level 3 Electrical engineering
• oBe willing and able to participate in an ongoing training development programme within NHS Maintenance services

Desirable

• oAttained or working towards a recognised BTEC/HNC recognised qualification or equivalent
• oCompleted and hold a recognised and certified Supervisory /Leadership/Management qualification
• oRelevant accredited NVQ and NHS Technical Qualifications

Experience

Essential

• oBe able to demonstrate competence in the required range of technical aspects applicable to the post
• oDemonstrate a minimum of twelve months previous experience in a maintenance craft role within a large site environment having completed a recognised building/engineering apprenticeship.
• oProven ability to understand detailed procedures ,concentrate and understand technical drawings and diagrams and diagnose technical faults
• oBe able to demonstrate an ability to manage priorities under pressure
• oBe able to problem solve and rectify faults to fit for purpose standards

Desirable

• oBe able to demonstrate some continued training across traditional trade groups

Communication

Essential

• oClear and accurate written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen effectively

Desirable

• oAbility to relate to people at all levels within and beyond the Trust
• Hold a current UK driving licence.

Flexibility

Essential

• oDemonstrate ability to cover in the department and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked
• oProven ability to adapt to change
• oProven ability to work in a team, be supportive of team members

Learning ability

Essential

• oProven ability to adapt to new ideas, knowledge and skills
• oDevelop the ability to use own initiative and work under supervision

Other skills

Essential

• oProven ability to keep information confidential

Desirable

• oDemonstrable team leading qualities
• oActively seeks to develop their own knowledge, skills and ability

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Estates Manager

Kelvin Galawan

[email protected]

01282804361

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-1LSC-ELHT-103-26

Job locations

Burnley General Hospital

Casterton Avenue

Burnley

BB10 2PQ

United Kingdom

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