West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 5 - Electrical Technician, Estates Maintenance Worker, SACH
The closing date is 21 June 2026
We are seeking a qualified electrician to work within a small team of electricians at St Albans City Hospital. Must be able to work unsupervised and may also be required to work at Saint Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital from time to time.
Additional benefits such as RRP, overtime, call out and on‑call payments provide earning potential in excess of £40,000.
Our staff development is important to us, and we have a wealth of training and apprenticeship schemes to broaden and develop your skills with the support of the Estates management.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ: We are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
This role is based at Watford General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To carry out planned maintenance and fault find electrical circuits. Must be City and Guilds trained and have completed an electrical apprenticeship. 18th edition regulations qualification would be beneficial. Understanding the workings of fire alarm systems and nurse call systems. Able to work on small power and lighting circuits.
Partake in the on‑call emergency cover rota, complete PPM as per HTM compliance, and demonstrate an understanding of generators, fire alarms, LV panels, boiler plant and nurse call systems.
Job responsibilities
Working as part of a team in the estates department looking after electrical services. Requested to cover duties on other sites such as SACH, HHH, and clinics.
Required to cover out‑of‑hour duties as part of the on‑call rota, reporting to the on‑call manager. At times may be required to cover supervisory duties.
Education and qualifications
* Electrical qualification City and Guilds 236 part A and B and City and Guilds 2391 Inspecting and testing
* AP and CP completed courses
* Previous NHS experience
Knowledge
* Knowledge of LV, CP electrical requirements
* Experience of fire alarms, generators, lifts, nurse call systems, UPS systems
* Knowledge of mechanical systems, medical gas, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, AHU and BMS control systems
Experience
* Apprenticeship at college and on the tools
* NHS experience
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary maintenance organisation, preferably within a healthcare environment
* Demonstrable experience of working without direct supervision
* Demonstrable ability at problem solving within a maintenance context
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equal Opportunities
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
£33,677 to £40,996 a year, inc. HCA. Plus 12.5% R&R reviewed annually & On Call payment.
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