Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
The closing date is 22 June 2026
Two full-time vacancies have arisen within the Estates Department for a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to provide technical support services for reactive/planned maintenance work in a variety of settings to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. Operating as a mobile Maintenance Technician, you will receive your work from the Estates and Facilities Helpdesk.
People seeking part-time employment for both vacancies are welcome to apply.
Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced); this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
Enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
You will organise your daily workload ensuring you complete tasks in the given priorities, carry out maintenance requests efficiently to support the successful delivery of a customer‑focused estate maintenance service.
Performing routine duties, you will have a flexible and positive approach and be able to deal with new situations as they arise, passing on relevant knowledge to colleagues.
Job responsibilities
Applicants must have relevant electrical experience and qualifications; previous hospital maintenance experience or similar would be beneficial. You will attend an electrical‑to‑mechanical conversion training course enabling you to work across both electrical and mechanical disciplines, if required.
You will participate in the on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours emergencies, covering all properties maintained by the Trust. This includes a retainer payment (~£3,000 per annum) plus overtime.
An additional payment of £5,000 per annum Recruitment & Retention Premia will also be paid.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are seeking a stimulating and challenging role and can function under pressure in a multitasking/multiskilling environment.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
A works vehicle will be provided for travel between sites, base and home.
Post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker visa; successful applicants with no prior NHS experience will be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. The Trust would not be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Qualifications
* Completed craft apprenticeship or recognised training with significant experience
* City and Guilds or equivalent advanced craft certificate in appropriate discipline.
* 18th Edition BS7671
* Health and Safety Certificate
* Management Qualification
* Advanced Health and Safety Certificate
* City and Guilds Elect Test and Inspection inc. Pat Testing
Training
* LV Authorised Person training
* First Aid
Skills
* Good communication skills both written and verbal at all levels of authority
* Adaptable to change as required
* Able to work in a team and as a lone worker
* Use of mobile devices in conjunction with the delivery of estates maintenance
* Skills of other trades both building and engineering
Physical Requirements
* Capable of climbing ladders and scaffolding, working at heights and in confined spaces
* Carry out manual handling tasksHas the ability to perform the full range of duties
Experience
* Maintenance of building services and electrical plant/equipment servicing and repairs
* Multi‑skilling across all estate's disciplines
Knowledge
* In depth knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act
* Approved Codes of Practice and current regulations in relation to own discipline
* Knowledge of Approved Codes of Practice / Health Technical Memoranda in relation to NHS Estate and other disciplines
Contractual Requirements
* A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
* Participate in the Out of Hours On‑Call rota
* May be required to use your personal vehicle for traveling between Trust sites during the course of your working day in accordance with Trust policy/procedure no 10.09 subject: Travel & Expenses
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£28,392 to £31,157 a year (pro rata for part time)
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