Electrician; Electrical Craftsperson + RRP gross per annum

Job Summary

Electrician (Electrical Craftsperson) + £3276.96 RRP gross per annum

A Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) payment of £3,276.96 gross per annum pro rata applies to this position in addition to annual salary

Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) are looking for a skilled Electrician to join our existing multi‑disciplinary professional maintenance team in providing a safe environment for all service users, staff and visitors across our Suffolk sites being based in Norwich.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing our experiences and learning from each other.

The successful candidate would be flexible, enthusiastic, self‑motivated and confident in being part of a team that provides a comprehensive maintenance service in a unique varied environment.

• Provide a comprehensive service including all aspects of planned and routine maintenance
• Repair and maintain a wide range of electrical services and equipment on site
• Fault finding and diagnosis
• Routine inspections to ensure our estate is safe and fully compliant
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety and other relevant legislation
• Participate as a member of the On‑Call Team providing an emergency out of hours service on a rotational basis

• Knowledge and experience of standard and specialist aspects of electrical services
• Understanding and knowledge of the inter‑relationship between the building trades and electrical & mechanical services
• Understanding of Health & Safety Regulations within the Workplace
• The Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems – HTM 2020
• Firecode HTM 82 Alarm & Detection Systems BS5839 Part 1

• Two years relevant experience having demonstrated high technical versatility and flexibility
• Experience of working in a mental health & secure services environment

• Recognised & registered EITB minimum 3 year apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering
• City & Guilds 236 Parts A & B OR City & Guilds 2330 Electro Technical Technology inc. AM1 & AM2 or equivalent OR NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering
• City & Guilds BS7671 – 18th Edition of the I.E.E. Regulations
• Full UK driving licence to drive Trust vehicles
• BTEC ONC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Portable Appliance Test Certificate
• C&G or equivalent – Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems

• A Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) payment of £3,276.96 gross per annum pro rata in addition to annual salary
• Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days per annum on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• NHS pension – automatic enrolment, NHS contributes 14% of salary (pension optional)
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of pay as you earn it
• Multiple work patterns available
• A comprehensive training programme
• Opportunities for career development
• Trust vehicle provided for use during working hours
• Tools and equipment
• Department uniform
• Support your health and wellbeing at work, including occupational health and free Physiotherapy service
• Free confidential counselling support
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Employer pays for initial DBS check (excluding the annual update service charge of £13)
• Health Service discounts and many more

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must 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.

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Maintenance Services, 32‑33 Europa Way, Norwich, NR1 2EN

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For more detail on your key accountabilities, see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY. Previous applicants need not apply. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs.

Posted 27 February 2026

Band 4, Salary £27,485 to £30,162 a year plus £3,276.96 RRP gross per annum (paid pro rata per month), Permanent contract, Full‑time, reference number 246‑COR
7734931‑A, job location Maintenance Services.