Maintenance Craftsperson - Electrical
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustHigh Wycombe, South East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust based in High Wycombe. The advertised salary is £28,392 to £31,157. Applications close on 3 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
The post holder will provide a comprehensive electrical maintenance service across Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, undertaking planned preventat...
Undertake planned preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, fault finding and reactive repairs on a wide range of electrical systems, plant and equipment across the Trust estate. Carry out electrical installation, alteration and improvement works in clinical and non-clinical areas in accordance with relevant regulations and Trust procedures. Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with current electrical regulations, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health and Safety legislation and Trust policies. Support the delivery of statutory maintenance, testing and compliance activities associated with electrical infrastructure and systems. Respond to maintenance requests and electrical emergencies to maintain continuity of services. Accurately complete maintenance records, work orders and compliance documentation using Trust systems. Liaise with Estates colleagues, contractors and service users to ensure effective service delivery and minimal disruption to clinical services. Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant and operational healthcare environment for patients, staff and visitors.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Essential: - Experience of planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.; - Experience of fault finding and repair of electrical systems and equipment.; - Experience of working within a commercial, industrial or healthcare maintenance environment.; - Experience of working safely and in accordance with electrical regulations and safe systems of work.
Desirable: - NHS or healthcare Estates experience.; - Experience of low voltage distribution systems.; - Experience using CAFM systems.
Essential: - NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance or equivalent.; - Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship.; - City & Guilds Electrical qualification or equivalent.; - BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations qualification (18th Edition or current equivalent)
Desirable: - C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent).; - Relevant Health & Safety qualification.; - Evidence of continuing professional development.; - Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work; - Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further training
Essential: - Knowledge of electrical systems, fault diagnosis and repair techniques.; - Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations.; - Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.; - Understanding of statutory maintenance and compliance requirements.; - Good verbal and written communication skills in English
Desirable: - Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs).; - Knowledge of NHS Estates compliance requirements.; - Knowledge of permit-to-work systems.
How this role compares
We hold 1,160 NHS vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays less than about 76% of them.
There are 13,012 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,943 of them in South East.
You have 13 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has 60 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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