Estates Craftsperson – Electrical (Band 4)

About the role

Join the Estates team to ensure the Trust’s buildings and engineering systems remain safe, reliable and operational. As an Estates Craftsperson – Electrical (Band 4) you will apply practical electrical expertise across multiple Trust sites, directly supporting the environment where patients, visitors and staff receive care.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across Trust sites.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and electrical installations.
• Test and inspect electrical systems and equipment in line with BS 7671 and Trust procedures.
• Work on low‑voltage networks, portable appliance testing, and critical systems such as electrical distribution, standby generators, fire alarms and BMS.
• Complete commissioning tests, reports and relevant certification.
• Undertake minor mechanical maintenance and fault‑finding where required.
• Follow Health & Safety, HTM 06 and Electrical Safety Code requirements.
• Participate in the on‑call rota and work one weekend day each month on PPM/reactive tasks.

Required profile

• Recognised electrical trade apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering and/or NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation plus AM2 (or equivalent).
• Current IEE Wiring Regulations knowledge.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team across different Trust sites.

Required skills

• Electrical fault diagnosis.
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Testing and inspection to BS 7671.
• Low‑voltage network work.
• Portable appliance testing (PAT).
• Electrical distribution systems.
• Standby generator maintenance.
• Fire alarm system knowledge.
• Building Management Systems (BMS) operation.
• Commissioning and certification.
• Minor mechanical maintenance.
• Compliance with HTM 06 and Electrical Safety Code.

What we offer

• Band 4 salary £28,392–£31,157 per annum.
• Pension scheme.
• 202.5 hours annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata).
• Training and development opportunities.
• On‑call and overtime opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing and leisure benefits.
• On‑site nursery and discounted leisure facilities.