Maintenance Technician - Electrical

At NHS Property Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. As part of our mission to Get, Grow, and Keep Great People, we continue to invest in our engineering teams to deliver safe, high-quality environments across the NHS estate.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician - Electrical to join our team, supporting the delivery of high-quality maintenance and installation services across the Durham region.

As a Maintenance Technician - Electrical, you will play a key role in ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, and operational for NHS colleagues and patients. You'll be responsible for delivering both planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical works, alongside installation activities across a diverse estate.

This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You'll work independently across multiple sites while also collaborating closely with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver excellent service.

You will also participate in an on‑call rota (approximately 1 in 12), supporting out‑of‑hours response where required.

You are a qualified Electrical Engineer/Technician who takes pride in delivering high‑quality work and excellent customer service. You enjoy problem solving, working independently, and being part of a supportive team.

You bring a proactive mindset, a strong safety focus, and the ability to adapt to different environments and challenges across a multi‑site portfolio.

• Carry out electrical maintenance and installation works across NHSPS sites
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks in line with schedules
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues, fault finding and repairs
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and compliance activities
• Liaise with contractors and colleagues to support effective service delivery
• Provide excellent customer service to building users and stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement and safe working practices

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (Essential)
• Experience in electrical maintenance, installation, or both
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites
• Full UK driving licence

• 18th Edition (training provided if not held)
• Experience with in healthcare or facilities management environments
• Additional multi‑trade skills

This role is based from Boldon, covering the Durham area.

This is a full‑time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, with participation in an on‑call rota.

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary starting from £41,000, we also offer:

• Company van and fuel card
• On‑call allowance
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy more
• A Smarter Working Policy where applicable
• Training and development opportunities through our Professional Excellence Framework
• SMART pension contribution (up to 6%)
• NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Colleague Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back - putting money back into the NHS, supporting our communities, and working towards becoming net zero carbon by 2050.

At NHS Property Services, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

We celebrate diversity and are proud to create an environment where people can fulfil their potential and feel they belong.

We encourage early applications as vacancies may close sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.