Job overview
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 is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the ongoing 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Education Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* Apprenticeship time served- as a maintenance electrician.
* City and Guilds & NVQ (or equivalent trade certificate.
Desirable criteria
* Specialized Courses Inc HTM
* 18th Edition Regulations
* BETC / HNC /HND (Relevant discipline.)
Experience
Essential criteria
* 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 criteria
* Competent person in an relevant HTM discipline.
* Additional relevant trade experience.
* Using a CAFM system, Micad. Planet etc.
Knowledge Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
* 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 criteria
* 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
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.