Maintenance Craftsperson - Electrical

Main area Support Services Grade NHS AfC:
Band 4 Contract Permanent: + On Call Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (+ On Call) Job
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3451-SJ-A

Site Bedford Hospital NHS Trust Town Bedford Salary £28,392 - £31,157 + £2,457.75 RRP Salary period Yearly Closing 31/07/2026 23:59

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at Bedford Hospital. The role involves carrying out both preventive and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building services and equipment. Participation in the on‑call rota and the ability to work overtime are essential. Due to on‑call commitments, you must live within 30 minutes of the site.

• Identify, diagnose and repair faults and carry out general planned maintenance on electrical services, plant and equipment, including steam‑raising plant, air‑conditioning and ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, hydrotherapy pool systems and ward equipment.
• Undertake both reactive and planned maintenance of more complex building engineering services relevant to core electrical skills.
• Complete all mandatory training as required.
• Carry out installations, commissioning and testing of new work associated with the core electrical discipline and support team members when tasks involve other trades.
• Liaise with clinical staff to coordinate equipment and plant shutdowns and to arrange maintenance activities.

• Relevant NVQ 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent
• 17th or 18th Edition Requirement for Electrical Installations

• Proven experience in a service and/or maintenance role
• Experience of lone working
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience in the maintenance of healthcare building services and equipment
• Experience of on‑call working

• Good awareness of health and safety legislation and experience of working to safe systems of work
• In‑depth working knowledge of building services engineering
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems, BMS systems and standby generators

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to check for any previous convictions.