Job Introduction
Electrician – Queen’s Hospital Romford
Salary: £43,925 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (participation in on-call and7-day cover rota required)
Employer: Sodexo Estates – Hard FM Services
Location: Queen’s Hospital, Romford
Are you a skilledElectrician with a passion for keeping critical healthcare environments runningsafely and efficiently ? Join our Estates team at Queen’s Hospital Romford,where you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving essential electricalsystems that support patient care.
What you’ll do
* Safely operate and maintain a wide range of electrical plant and equipment across the hospital.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory inspections, and reactive repairs in line with Sodexo and NHS Trust standards.
* Diagnose and repair complex faults across electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, nurse call, HVAC, access control, and standby generator systems.
* Provide technical advice, liaise with contractors and suppliers, and ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and IET regulations.
* Use Sodexo’s CAFM system to manage work orders and maintain accurate records.
* Contribute to the on-call rota, providing emergency support 24/7 as part of a dedicated engineering team.
What we’re looking for
* Completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship or structured training programme.
* City & Guilds (or equivalent) qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
* Proven experience in a maintenance environment (hospital or healthcare experience desirable).
* Sound understanding of electrical systems, statutory compliance, and Health & Safety legislation.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Willingness to undertake specialist training (e.g. Authorised Person – LV).
Why join Sodexo at Queen’s Hospital?
At Sodexo, you’ll bepart of a trusted team delivering high-quality facilities management in acritical healthcare setting. We offer professional development opportunities,training, and a supportive working environment where your expertise helps keeppatients safe and services running smoothly.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexois more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’llbelong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purposeand have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrivein your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewardsand benefits for our colleagues and their families:
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
* Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
* Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
* A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
* Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
* Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
* Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
* Flexible and dynamic work environment
* Competitive compensation
* Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part ofsomething greater?