Job summary
- Main area
- Electrical
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-CP-0761
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tickhill Road Hospital Site
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/10/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 27/10/2026
Employer heading
Multi-skilled Technician (Electrical)
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
The Trust are seeking a qualified Electrician to join the Estates Maintenance Team working at our Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber sites. You will be part of a great team who are responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive maintenance and installation service across the Trust’s estate. The post attracts a band 5 salary plus overtime + on call allowance + any call out payments.
The Trust and the Head of Service are committed to technical development of our staff with great opportunities for further training and support in career development.
Applicants must hold NVQ level 3 qualifications and have undertaken an accredited apprenticeship. You will be carrying out maintenance and installation work across our Trust properties and work with a variety of our specialist contractors and engineers on a variety of systems. Our aim is to provide our patients and staff with compliant, safe, and pleasant environments to work in. You will enjoy working with all our clinical staff, nurses, doctors, and corporate staff to support them in their work.
Main duties of the job
You will carry out the repair, maintenance or installation of all plant, equipment, systems and building structure/fabric associated with all Trust properties. This will consist of planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), testing and calibration, fault finding, emergency response, defect correction and minor works.
You will be employed to work appropriate to your core skills around building and engineering plant and equipment maintenance. You will progressively be trained, where required, to acquire other skills with the intention of reaching levels of multi trade flexibility and competence. You will have some Competent Person duties for which training will be provided and will participate in the crafts persons on call rota. You will work closely with the Senior Technicians to improve planned maintenance.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 4-year accredited apprenticeship training course, level 3 vocational qualification
- Other training related to healthcare engineering systems. Accredited HTM Competent Person course or appropriate M&E maintenance experience and willingness to undertake CP training as required.
- An apprenticeship qualification in a mechanical, electrical or building related discipline
- Post apprenticeship diploma, ONC or HNC or degree or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance
- Additional trade relevant certification e.g. Refrigeration, Pressure Systems, Fixed Wiring, gas appliances, alarm systems or other specialist areas
Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering plant and equipment with a broad understanding of other trade disciplines
- Experience of liaising with and supervising building and engineering contractors
Desirable criteria
- Computer systems experience
- Previous experience in a hospital maintenance environment with exposure to all building and engineering aspects
- Mentoring and Training experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the techniques and standards of building, mechanical or electrical engineering services and contract procedures with a minimum of 4 years continuous, relevant experience
- Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures.
- Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice
- Knowledge of operating a computerised building management system and/or panel drawings in diagnosing faults
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NHS Technical standards and HTM’s and where to find them
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to read, understanding and analyse complex engineering systems and drawings
- Ability to work under own initiative in a demand drive service
- Effective planning skills
- Supervisory of apprentices
- Effective communication and inter-personal skills
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with Microsoft software and general computer literacy.
- Mentoring and training experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Peter Male
- Job title
- Head of Operational Estates
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07977 852677
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