Specialist Engineering Supervisor - Electrical

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country, employing around 16,000 staff and operating an annual budget of £1.7 billion. The Trust provides specialist health services and is committed to equality, diversity and sustainability, aiming to deliver safe and high‑quality care to the communities it serves.

The Specialist Engineering Supervisor – Electrical will lead the electrical maintenance team within a complex, fast‑paced hospital environment. The role ensures compliance with all safety standards, manages planned maintenance programmes, and supervises all staff and contractors involved in the care of the Trust’s electrical systems.

• Competitive salary with overtime enhancements
• NHS pension scheme
• Professional development training
• Potential for career progression

Position:
Specialist Engineering Supervisor – Electrical

Location:

Freeman Hospital, Newcastle

Hours:

37 hours 30 minutes per week
Interview date: 20 January 2026

• Organise and assign predictive maintenance (PPM) tasks via the Estates CAFM system and follow up on actions.
• Manage day‑to‑day hand‑held devices for each crafts‑person and oversee KPIs.
• Plan and supervise reactive breakdown tasks, ensuring efficient and timely completion.
• Co‑ordinate with Estates Officers to guarantee shift coverage for all team members.
• Provide weekly updates to Estates Officers on outstanding PPMs and breakdowns.

Essential:

• Degree level, HNC/HND, or equivalent with significant post‑qualification experience in electrical engineering.
• In‑depth knowledge of complex engineering systems in a healthcare setting.
• Experience using CAFM systems and technical report writing.
• Line‑management experience, including HR aspects such as sickness and leave management.
• Understanding of H&S legislation relevant to building services in healthcare (HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, etc.).

• Knowledge of contractual procedures and Trust Performance Financial Instruments (SFIs) related to major and minor capital projects.
• Authorised Person electrical distribution systems (HV) knowledge.

Essential:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to liaise with multi‑disciplinary stakeholders.
• Capability to negotiate and implement new policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in providing technical support on‑call.
• Experience supervising multi‑trade technical teams in engineering maintenance.
• Strong technical communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Provide references covering a minimum of three years of employment.
• Must complete DBS check – the Trust covers the cost through payroll deduction.
• Candidates will be notified within four weeks of the closing date if unsuccessful.
• Disclosure to Disclosure and Barring Service is required where applicable.

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