Job summary
- Main area
- Maintenance Operative
- Grade
- GMS Band B1
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-25-GMS0690
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Managed Services
- Employer type
- Private Sector
- Site
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £25,343 - £28,396 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Maintenance Operative (Electrical Bias), GMS Band B1
GMS Band B1
GMS provides the estates, facilities, sterile services and materials management services for the Trust. We provide services such as clinical equipment management, provision of facilities services such as catering, domestics, portering and linen, manage the construction and development of new and existing healthcare buildings and manage the building, engineering and grounds services.
GMS aims to provide a best value customer service which ensures a safe, compliant and sustainable environment, and that supports our customers to be efficient and effective in patient care.
Job overview
Are you an electrically minded maintenance professional who takes pride in keeping things running safely and smoothly? Join our friendly and skilled Estates team at Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS), where your work plays a vital role in supporting patient care across our hospitals.
As a Maintenance Operative (Electrical Bias), you'll carry out first-line maintenance, planned preventative tasks, and minor repairs on a wide range of electrical systems and equipment - from lighting and power to nurse call and fire detection systems. every task you compete helps to keep our hospital environments safe, functional, and compliant for patients, visitors, and staff.
At GMS, you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values teamwork, safety, and professional growth. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop your technical skills, gain experience across diverse healthcare settings, and take pride in knowing your work makes a real difference every day.
Please note this job will attract GMS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS)
Please see attached TCS for reference
Main duties of the job
In this varied and hands-on role, you will:
- Carry out first-line fault finding repairs, and checks on electrical plant and equipment.
- Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of systems.
- Assist with minor electrical installations and replacement works
- Record all maintenance work accurately using digital tools such as PDAs or CAFM systems
- Liaise with departments to arrange access to clinical and non-clinical areas, minimising disruption to patient care.
- Report defects or hazards promptly and work in full compliance with all Health & Safety and electrical regulations.
- Maintain tools, materials, and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Support apprentices and colleagues, promoting teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the Estates department.
Working for our organisation
At Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS), we're more than just a team - we're a community of skilled professionals providing essential support services across NHS hospitals in Gloucestershire. Whether it's maintenance, catering, or logistics, every one of us plays a part in keeping hospitals safe, functional, and ready for patient care.
You'll be joining a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking Estates team where your contribution is valued, and your development is supported. We take pride in creating a positive and respectful working environment, offering opportunities to learn progress, and take on new challenges.
When you work with GMS, you're not just maintaining hospital buildings - you're helping to maintain the heart of patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Carry out first-line fault diagnosis and repairs on electrical systems, including lighting, power, security, and emergency systems.
- Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks in accordance with schedules and service standards.
- Record all completed work accurately using GMS digital systems (e.g., CAFM, PDA).
- Maintain tools and materials safely and report any deficiencies or risks immediately.
- Liaise with departments, contractors, and clinical teams to ensure smooth and safe access to work areas.
- Follow safe systems of work, including risk assessments and permit to work procedures.
- Support other trades and Estates colleagues when required.
- Travel across GMS properties as needed to support operational requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised and registered electrical apprenticeship.
- BTEC ONC, City & Guilds Advanced Craft, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
- City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical Engineering
- Full current UK driving licence
Desirable criteria
- City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
Experience
Essential criteria
- Electrical-biased maintenance experience within a building or facilities environment.
- Experience carrying out basic fault finding and repairs on electrical systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a healthcare or similar public sector environment.
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic knowledge of electrical building services and specialist hospital systems.
- Ability to identify and report electrical or mechanical faults
- Competent IT user, including CAFM systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Customer-focused approach
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Penny Bickerstaff
- Job title
- Workforce Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07977 787 082
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