Maintenance Electrical Technician (Sponsorship Available) At Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

• Employer: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
• Job Title: Maintenance Electrical Technician
• Location: United Kingdom
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year
• Job Type: Full-time
• Closing Date: 26 April 2026

Job Summary

As Maintenance Electrical Technician you will be an essential part of the Operational Estates Team.

The Estates department is fast-paced and exciting, with new challenges and opportunities arising every day.

Working closely with the Estates Officer for Operations you will plan and carry out engineering/building maintenance programmes to help achieve compliance with legislative and performance standards.

You will undertake work as identified on allocated work orders, such as carrying out inspections, tests, repairs and installations on Trust property, plant and infrastructure. You will also need to update the Trust CAFM system in an informative and timely manner.

You’ll be involved in the day-to-day reactive maintenance service, ensuring that an efficient and patient focused service is provided to the Trust.

To be effective in this role, you need to be a great team player, be flexible, able to stay calm under pressure and have excellent communication skills to effectively carry out demanding maintenance duties and investigative processes.

Main Duties of the Job

• Carry out inspections, tests, repairs, installations, on Trust property and infrastructure.
• Work on allocated works dockets, completing the works and updating the Trust CAFM system in a timely manner.
• Organize and coordinate own work load, and manage assigned craftsperson’s work load.
• Report faults identified when carrying out routine checks/Planned preventative Maintenance or in the course of the working day.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance checks and complete report sheets in accordance with trust procedures and policies.
• Identify parts and/or equipment required to carry out designated work and use Estates Stores system to obtain required items in accordance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions.
• Investigate technical failures and identify the appropriate permanent repair required, to ensure on-going reliability and statutory compliance.
• Be part of the Estates escalation process, and assist other estate staff at all levels with technical works and technical problem solving where requested.
• Carry out internal audits of Estates team work and practice
• Assist with the setup and Implementation/management of the Estates safe systems of work (e.g. Permit to Work, isolation procedures) for Trust staff and external contractors, to ensure all work is carried out using safe systems of work and controlled to minimize risk to staff patients visitors and contractors.
• Manage and Supervise specialist subcontractors as directed by Estates Officer (Operations)

About Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

At the RUH they’re proud to put people at the heart of what they do, working together as one team to make a difference for patients, each other, and the community. No matter what the role is, everyone’s contribution is valued in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care they pride themselves on.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in the growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. Differences are valued, kindness and civility are championed, and diversity is seen as a strength.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating runs throughout the organisation. Support is provided to help individuals thrive and take their career to its full potential.

Staff wellbeing is valued, with a well-established programme of support. A holistic approach is taken spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. There is even a pool.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting staff and encourages applications. More information is available about living and working in the historic city of Bath, staff benefits, and developments such as the Dyson Cancer Centre and ongoing research initiatives.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Please find attached the vacancy detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Recognized and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 or approved equivalent training in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

Desirable

• Demonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g., Installation, Testing & Inspection, Emergency lighting, Nurse call, Access systems) etc.)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of maintenance methodologies

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment or prepared to work towards gaining
• Multi-skilled in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Trades

Additional Information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

How to Apply

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