Electrical Craftsperson

Key Details

• 40 Hours per week / Monday to Friday / 8am - 4:30pm
• £18.61 per hour
• Uniform provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
• 20 Days Holiday per year + Bank Holidays
• Location:
  
  Royal Stoke Hospital

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance in line with legislation, HTMs, manufacturer guidance and Department of Health technical documentation across both Royal Stoke and Haywood Hospital.
• Ensure safe operation of all plant and equipment, managing permits to work, safe systems of work, and compliance with health, safety and welfare requirements.
• Support Engineering Management to meet contractual response and rectification times, producing reports and documentation to ensure contract and commercial compliance.
• Manage and monitor PPM and reactive maintenance services, including out-of-hours call‑out rotas, with a strong focus on cost‑effective service delivery.
• Use CAFM, BMS and other IT systems to monitor performance, manage assets, and provide quality assurance and management reporting.
• Provide technical leadership, training, guidance and hands‑on support to engineering teams, supervisors and Trust stakeholders to develop skills and performance.
• Contribute to commercial and operational management of the estate, including compliance monitoring, workshop oversight, materials procurement advice, and cover for team absences when required.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean and efficient environment for patients, visitors and staff.

• Qualified electrical engineer with recognised apprenticeship and C&G/BTEC (or equivalent), fully competent to BS 7671 18th Edition; 2391 Test & Inspection desirable.
• Proven, substantial experience within the electrical trade, demonstrating confidence, maturity and sound technical judgement.
• Strong hands‑on capability in fault finding, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of plant and equipment, including reading electrical and panel drawings.
• Experience working with critical power systems such as UPS and generator backup systems.
• Logical problem‑solver who remains calm and effective under pressure, able to assess situations and respond with appropriate urgency.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety at Work regulations and safe systems of work.
• Computer literate with report‑writing skills; knowledge of BMS systems and strong verbal, written and numerical communication skills.
• Desirable experience in mechanical maintenance, healthcare or hospital environments, steam/refrigeration systems, and multi‑discipline team working.
• Full UK driving license.

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose and passion to Sodexo.

Sodexo is an equal‑opportunity employer.