Full job description Estates Technician (Electrical)



Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estates Technician to join a busy healthcare estates team, supporting the safe operation, maintenance, repair and installation of critical building services and engineering systems.
The role involves working across a complex estate, ensuring essential infrastructure remains compliant, reliable and operational to support patient care.
Key Responsibilities
*Diagnose, repair and maintain electrical and mechanical building services.
*Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and installation works.
*Fault-find on complex electrical systems, LV networks and critical infrastructure.
*Maintain and test systems including: *Power distribution
*Lighting systems
*Generators
*Fire alarms
*Nurse call systems
*UPS/IPS systems
*Building Management Systems (BMS)
*Decontamination equipment, sterilisers and washer disinfectors

*Act as Authorised Person (AP) / Competent Person (CP) where qualified.
*Support statutory inspections, testing and compliance programmes.
*Issue permits to work and participate in risk assessments and method statements.
*Liaise with contractors, suppliers and specialist service providers.
*Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues and apprentices.
*Participate in the Estates on-call rota and occasional weekend working.
Essential Requirements
Qualifications
*Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship.
*NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
*AM1 & AM2 qualifications.
*Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
*Building services or estates maintenance experience.
*Electrical fault finding, maintenance and repair experience.
*Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance within a complex environment.
*Experience using databases, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.
Technical Knowledge
*Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems.
*HTM 06 Electrical Services.
*Electrical Safety Code for LV Systems.
*Mechanical systems including heating, ventilation and hot water systems.
*Health & Safety, COSHH and permit-to-work systems.
Skills
*Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
*Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
*Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
*Good communication and organisational skills.
*IT competent.
Desirable
*BTEC, ONC/HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
*Authorised Person (AP) or Competent Person (CP) accreditation.
*Acute hospital or healthcare estates experience.
*Knowledge of: *HTM 01 Decontamination
*HTM 03 Heating & Ventilation
*Medical Gas Systems
*Specialist Decontamination Equipment

Additional Information
*Participation in an on-call rota is required.
*Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays when necessary.
*Work may involve exposure to challenging environments and emergency situations.
*Ongoing training and career development opportunities available.



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