Job overview
Are you ready to bring your electrical expertise to a role where every switch you flip and circuit you secure helps keep vital healthcare services running smoothly? At the NHS, being an Electrical Craftsperson isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. From maintaining life-saving equipment to ensuring our hospitals stay safe and efficient, your skills will directly support patient care and staff wellbeing.
And here’s the spark—this role also attracts a Recruitment and Retention Premia of £3,500 per year, recognising the vital contribution you’ll make from day one.
If you’re looking for a career that combines technical challenge, teamwork, and the satisfaction of making a real difference every day, this is the opportunity for you.
To maintain all electrical engineering services and equipment within the Trust’s Establishments. Undertake planned and reactive maintenance, small improvement work and minor Capital schemes as and when directed.
Support a multi-disciplined workforce and resource undertaking work associated with all engineering plant, building fabric and equipment to the estate within the Trust’s Establishments.
Follow departmental and Trusts operating policies and procedures guided by building and H & S regulations, when undertaking this role work closely with the Estates Electrical Officer, but capable of working independently without regular supervision.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility for understanding a technical engineering approach and active maintenance of equipment, fabric and utility services for the trust.
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.
The post is based in the Estates Department. Work undertaken will cover the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust site in its entirety, plus off-site locations. All team members are required to work unsupervised within departmental standard operating procedures and to prioritise their work schedule.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
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.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
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.
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.
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
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
* Apprenticeship time served- as a maintenance electrician.
* City and Guilds & NVQ (or equivalent trade certificate.)
Desirable criteria
* Specialized Courses Inc HTM
* BETC / HNC /HND (Relevant discipline.)
* 18th Edition Regulations
Knowledge & 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 any HTM discipline.
* Additional relevant trade experience.
* Using a CAFM system, Micad. Planet etc.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Electrical installation and maintenance skills.
* Familiarity with the current Edition Electrical Regulations -
* 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
Desirable criteria
* Ability to reliably work on own initiative
* IT literate, including various types of software and network variants
* Effective communication skills
* Capable of fault finding with the aid of circuit diagrams.
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.