Estates Craftsperson - Electrical
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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Estates Craftsperson - Electrical
The closing date is 13 November 2026
Job summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Powering Healthcare. Supporting Lives.
Join West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust as a skilled Electrician and help keep our facilities safe, reliable, and fully operational--supporting patient care every day.
About the Role
As part of our Estates & Facilities team, you'll deliver high-quality electrical maintenance across the Trust. From planned servicing to urgent repairs, you'll help create a safe, comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This varied role offers the chance to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
What We're Looking ForA proactive, organised electrician who takes pride in high standards. You'll be confident managing both planned and reactive work, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork.
What We Offer
- Permanent role in a supportive NHS Trust
- Ongoing training and development
- Collaborative team environment
- Varied, meaningful work
- On-call rota opportunities (after training) to enhance experience and earning
Sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa not AvailablePlease note that a Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and calibrate electrical systems and equipment
- Maintain distribution systems, lighting, fire alarms, and building management systems
- Support generators, access control, and nurse call systems
- Work collaboratively with other trades and departments
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, British Standards, and HTM guidance
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Plus £4000 RRP
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
179-8405231-F
Job locations
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP332QZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Electrical discipline.
- A minimum qualification of City and Guilds in Electrical Engineering and/or NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation + AM2 (or equivalent)
- Current IEE Wiring Regulations
Desirable
- HNC Electrical Engineering
- HVAC qualification.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of a structured training programme in Electrical Engineering
- To demonstrate relevant experience in an electrical & mechanical maintenance environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills and the ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
- Effective communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Basic IT skills for material location in stores
- Knowledge of Electrical distribution, Standby Generators, Fire Alarm systems and Building Management systems
- Fully conversant with the Electricity at Work Regulations HSG 85.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Electrical Safety Code for LV systems
- Knowledge of HTM 06 - Low Voltage systems
- An understanding of Mechanical heating, ventilation and hot water systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
- A dedicated and committed member of the team.
- Ability to cope with new and changing demands.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Electrical discipline.
- A minimum qualification of City and Guilds in Electrical Engineering and/or NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation + AM2 (or equivalent)
- Current IEE Wiring Regulations
Desirable
- HNC Electrical Engineering
- HVAC qualification.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of a structured training programme in Electrical Engineering
- To demonstrate relevant experience in an electrical & mechanical maintenance environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills and the ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
- Effective communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Basic IT skills for material location in stores
- Knowledge of Electrical distribution, Standby Generators, Fire Alarm systems and Building Management systems
- Fully conversant with the Electricity at Work Regulations HSG 85.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Electrical Safety Code for LV systems
- Knowledge of HTM 06 - Low Voltage systems
- An understanding of Mechanical heating, ventilation and hot water systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
- A dedicated and committed member of the team.
- Ability to cope with new and changing demands.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexible approach to working hours/duties
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
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP332QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP332QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Team Leader Electrical
Darren Stobbart
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Plus £4000 RRP
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
179-8405231-F
Job locations
West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP332QZ
United Kingdom
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