Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Maintenance Craftsperson - Electrician

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Job summary

Are you ready to bring your electrical expertise to a role that truly makes a difference? Join our dynamic Estates team and help keep our Trust's facilities safe, efficient, and fully operational. As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you'll take the lead on planned and reactive maintenance, support exciting improvement projects, and contribute to the smooth running of essential services across our estate.

This is your chance to work in a varied and rewarding environment, where your skills are valued and your development is supported. With a generous£3,500 Recruitment & Retention Premia, this role offers not just a competitive package, but a meaningful career in a team that's passionate about engineering excellence.

Please note this role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have theongoing right to work in the UK and be able to provide evidence of this to our HR team.

Main duties of the job

To undertake planned and reactive maintenance, small improvement work and minor Capital schemes as directed.
To be responsible for tools, plant and materials which are used within the scope of the Estates Department.
To ensure that safety procedures are observed in the use of Plant Equipment, Materials, working procedures and ensure that a safe working environment is always maintained in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.
To assist with the training of new staff as directed.
To work outside his/her trade in the event of any emergency or as directed by the Estates Officer/Head of Estates/On Call Manager.
To assist with the ordering of materials for all types of maintenance work.
Respond to instruction given via the Estates maintenance reporting system to investigate faults and failures. Complete any paperwork required to record time and materials used. Feedback to Estates supervision on any further action required for the work to be fully completed.
To take part in any emergency on-call rota.
To be able to drive and hold a clean current driving licence.
Any other duties as delegated by the Estates Officer/Head of Estates relevant to the post/department.
To participate in appropriate training as required by this position and determined by the Estates Management Staff.

About us

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

On joining our Trust, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment invested in your ongoing training and development.

This post is part of the Estates service that Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust may transfer to a NHS wholly owned subsidiary company from October or November 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding, organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself. We look forward to receiving your application.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-25-EA365ELEC

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Education Qualifications and Training

Essential

Apprenticeship time served- as a maintenance electrician.
City and Guilds & NVQ (or equivalent trade certificate.

Desirable

Specialized Courses Inc HTM
18th Edition Regulations
BETC / HNC /HND (Relevant discipline.)

Experience

Essential

Recent and significant post qualification experience, preferably within a healthcare environment.
Experience of working in a team
Experience of working in appropriate electrical engineering role.
Fault finding and problem resolving.

Desirable

Competent person in an relevant HTM discipline.
Additional relevant trade experience.
Using a CAFM system, Micad. Planet etc.

Knowledge Skills and abilities

Essential

Electrical installation and maintenance skills
Experienced on working on large electrical systems and complex associated equipment.
Experience of working on large motor/generator installations and associated switchgear.
Familiarity with other specialist electrical systems often found in a healthcare environment.
Observation and awareness skills when carrying out routine periodic tasks regarding noncompliance.
Familiarity with the current Edition Electrical Regulations

Desirable

Capable of fault finding with the aid of circuit diagrams.
Ability to reliably work on own initiative
IT literate, including various types of software and network variants.
Effective communication skills

Person Specification

Education Qualifications and Training

Essential

Apprenticeship time served- as a maintenance electrician.
City and Guilds & NVQ (or equivalent trade certificate.

Desirable

Specialized Courses Inc HTM
18th Edition Regulations
BETC / HNC /HND (Relevant discipline.)

Experience

Essential

Recent and significant post qualification experience, preferably within a healthcare environment.
Experience of working in a team
Experience of working in appropriate electrical engineering role.
Fault finding and problem resolving.

Desirable

Competent person in an relevant HTM discipline.
Additional relevant trade experience.
Using a CAFM system, Micad. Planet etc.

Knowledge Skills and abilities

Essential

Electrical installation and maintenance skills
Experienced on working on large electrical systems and complex associated equipment.
Experience of working on large motor/generator installations and associated switchgear.
Familiarity with other specialist electrical systems often found in a healthcare environment.
Observation and awareness skills when carrying out routine periodic tasks regarding noncompliance.
Familiarity with the current Edition Electrical Regulations

Desirable

Capable of fault finding with the aid of circuit diagrams.
Ability to reliably work on own initiative
IT literate, including various types of software and network variants.
Effective communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)