Estates Technician: Electrical

Go back St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustShift Craftsperson - Electrical BiasThe closing date is 08 December 2025The Shift Craftsperson is a vital member of the Estates Operational Team, ensuring the seamless delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, minor capital works, and emergency responses while adhering to Trust safety standards and procedures.This role requires in-depth knowledge of complex integrated engineering systems in healthcare environments, minimizing service disruptions to patient care and other operations. Working closely with Engineering Managers/Supervisors, the technician applies core specialist skills and develops multi-trade competencies across systems and services, including:HVAC, water safety, and medical gas systemsHigh/low voltage electrical systems and generatorsLifts, pressure systems, and water systemsBuilding fabric, fixtures, and asbestos managementEmergency planning, compliance, and risk managementThe postholder also supports infrastructure projects, backlog maintenance, minor works, and provides technical advice to contractors on major and minor projects.This role is critical to maintaining high standards of safety, operational efficiency, and patient-focused service delivery.Main duties of the jobTheShift Craftsperson is responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex faults in engineering systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining Trust infrastructure. Key duties include:Fault Diagnosis and Repair: Identify, advise, and resolve complex faults in engineering, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, passing on technical knowledge to staff, contractors, and stakeholders.Equipment Proficiency: Operate tools and instruments, apply root cause analysis, and manage Building Management Systems (BMS) for fault diagnosis and energy efficiency.Work Coordination: Plan, prioritize, and supervise tasks, including developing risk assessments and safe systems of work.Technical Support: Provide technical assistance, oversee compliance during maintenance and new works, and liaise with manufacturers and contractors.Multi-Disciplinary Maintenance: Perform multi-skilled tasks across systems like HVAC, water, medical gases, electrical systems, and decontamination equipment.Plant Optimization: Maintain plant availability and energy efficiency, activate/changeover equipment, and oversee planned/reactive maintenance and mandatory testing.The role is flexible and requires readiness to perform additional duties aligned with the needs of the Trust.About usSt George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.Job responsibilitiesThe Shift Craftsperson is an integral member of the Estates Operational Team, responsible for the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, minor capital works, and emergency responses. The postholder ensures compliance with Trust safety standards and operating procedures while maintaining the smooth functioning of engineering systems and equipment, minimizing service interruptions that impact patient care and hospital operations.Diagnose, repair, and supervise the resolution of complex faults in engineering, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, ensuring minimal disruption to hospital services.Operate tools, equipment, and test instruments effectively, adhering to Standard Codes of Practice.Apply principles of root cause analysis to maintenance and repair tasks, contributing to a Reliability-Centred Maintenance strategy.Utilize computer-based systems such as the TREND Building Management System (BMS) to diagnose faults, monitor plant, and optimize energy efficiency.Perform tasks across various systems, including:Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systemsWater safety systems and medical gas servicesElectrical systems, including distribution boards, UPS, IPS, and standby generatorsLift systems, pressure systems, and air tube transfer systemsBuilding fabric, fixtures, fittings, and decontamination equipmentPlan, prioritize, and coordinate personal workloads and those of lower-grade staff to meet service requirements.Develop risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.Provide technical assistance to staff and contractors, ensuring adherence to Trust safety standards during maintenance and new works.Person SpecificationQualificationsRecognised and registered EITB, City Guilds, National HNC or HND, modern apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or approved equivalent training.Attendance on topic related Building Services Engineering and manufacturers training courses.Healthcare environmentExperienceExperience of working in a commercial or industrial mechanical/ mechanical engineering maintenance environmentWorking in an Acute Health Care EnvironmentAttendance on First Aid and Health and SafetyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer nameSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Georges Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting£33,094 to £36,195 a yearp.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number200-NN-7543141-CA-AJob locationsSt Georges Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting #J-18808-Ljbffr