Maintenance Craftsperson - Electrical

University Hospitals Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Brighton seeks an Electrical Maintenance Craftsman to perform maintenance and repairs on complex electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a similar role, ensuring reliability in hospital services. This full-time position offers a salary between £27,485 and £30,162 per annum, with the expectation of compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Attained City and Guilds electrical certificates or equivalent.
• Experience as a Maintenance Craftsman in complex systems.
• Continuing training in health and safety and medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical services and provide reliable support.
• Conduct fault finding and undertake maintenance on various equipment.
• Ensure compliance with hospital safety standards during repairs.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Maintenance experience

Fault finding

Team communication

Education

City and Guilds Electrical Installation Pt 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3

Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship

City and Guilds 2382-22 18th Edition IET Regulations

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System

Test Equipment

Fire Alarm Systems

Job description

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Main area Electrical - Estates Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent: Willing to undertake unsociable hours as Overtime periodically either at night or weekends. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - Alternative working pattern) Job ref 279-7572628-DEC25

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Job overview

To efficiently maintain and provide reliable Electrical services. Performs work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine.

Calibration and fault finding on a wide range of plant and equipment.

Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital works across the hospital as directed by management, ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards and procedures

Main duties of the job

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, new work and repair of Electrical Plant & Equipment (including assistance on Mechanical plant where Electrical systems are in place):

Carry out maintenance of complex systems including Generators, LV Switchgear and Distribution, mains and submains, final circuits, Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, nurse call, some control wiring, building management systems, AHU fans, pumps, electrical catering equipment, single and three phase plant, equipment contained within the mortuary and theatres and other hospital fixed plant and equipment.

• Responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installations testing and general inspections
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with Clinicians, Departmental Heads, Risk Management, Statutory Regulators, External Consultants and Contractors.
• Undertake fault finding and maintenance of various types of plant and catering equipment such as heated trolleys, dishwashers and AHUs. You will be responsible for carrying various PPM tasks
• To ensure Team Communication is cascaded to all areas of the Estates Department.
• To assist the Development Team in the implementation of major services shutdowns and commissioning arrangements for new developments and in hand-over procedures for the engineering systems.

See Job Description and Personal Specification for full details

Working for our organisation

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.

See Job Description and Personal Specification for full details.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Attained City and Guilds Electrical Installation Pt 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship
• Attained or working towards a technical qualification in a specialist area e.g. City and Guilds 239152 Inspection and Testing.
• Attained City and Guilds 2382-22 18th Edition IET Regulations

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous Experience as Maintenance Craftsman
• In depth working knowledge of Engineering Systems and experience in maintenance and its repair.
• Continuing Training Courses on H & S, Plant and Medical Equipment
• Deal with Major incidents such as loss of electrical services to critical areas
• Previous experience of working in the NHS or large complex building service installations (non domestic)

IT Skills

• Able to operate and use computer controlled systems such as Test Equipment, Fire Alarm Systems, Building Management systems and Computerised Maintenance Management system PDA,s

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.