Estates Electrician
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The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth Estates Electrician
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Estates Electrical Technician to join our Estates team and play a key role in maintaining a safe, reliable and effective hospital environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrical technician with strong installation and maintenance experience who enjoys working in a demanding environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality technical services.
Main duties of the job
As an Estates Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a broad range of electrical installation, maintenance, testing and repair work across the hospital.
Working as part of the Estates team, you will help minimise equipment failures and disruption by undertaking effective planned preventative maintenance, diagnostics and reactive repairs. You will work across both new and existing electrical installations and provide technical support to colleagues and contractors where required.
About us
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.
We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0263-26-0396
Job locations
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist the Estates management team in overall operational management of estates fabric and maintenance works, both reactive and planned.
- Be the first point to assist the 08 bleep holder/duty manager in any unforeseen emergency events such as fire, flood, power outrage and any other H&S incidents.
- Arrange and manage service interruptions in conjunction with other key staff within the hospital to ensure all contingencies have been identified and covered, supported by risk assessments, COSHH, method statements and the permit to work systems.
- Follow estates protocols on troubleshooting any technical issues and also calling emergency services, contractors, escalation to management.
- Assist the Estates management in reducing the risk of failure of critical equipment and downtime.
- Maintain close liaison and effective communication paths with departmental heads, service/ward managers on all aspects of maintenance and repair.
Job responsibilities
- Assist the Estates management team in overall operational management of estates fabric and maintenance works, both reactive and planned.
- Be the first point to assist the 08 bleep holder/duty manager in any unforeseen emergency events such as fire, flood, power outrage and any other H&S incidents.
- Arrange and manage service interruptions in conjunction with other key staff within the hospital to ensure all contingencies have been identified and covered, supported by risk assessments, COSHH, method statements and the permit to work systems.
- Follow estates protocols on troubleshooting any technical issues and also calling emergency services, contractors, escalation to management.
- Assist the Estates management in reducing the risk of failure of critical equipment and downtime.
- Maintain close liaison and effective communication paths with departmental heads, service/ward managers on all aspects of maintenance and repair.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum City & Guilds level 3/ONC in a Mechanical Discipline or equivalent
- Recognised trade qualification
- Previous experience of working in an Estates maintenance role
- Previous experience of working in an acute hospital setting and/or a large complex public or high specification building
- Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings, various schematics
- Ability to undertake shift working and lone working including night shifts
- Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Works Act, COSHH
Experience
Essential
- Minimum City & Guilds level 3/ONC in a Mechanical Discipline or equivalent
- Recognised trade qualification
- Previous experience of working in an Estates maintenance role
- Previous experience of working in an acute hospital setting and/or a large complex public or high specification building
- Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings, various schematics
- Ability to undertake shift working and lone working including night shifts
- Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Works Act, COSHH
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
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Coordinator
Divya Melekandy
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0263-26-0396
Job locations
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
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