Estates Officer - Electrical
The closing date is 09 August 2025
Job summary
The purpose of the Electrical Officer is to manage a variety of engineering and environmental duties including maintenance, installation, testing, and repair and commissioning of electrical services and equipment. This would include plant and equipment in accordance with relevant legislative standards and operational procedures to ensure the integrity of engineering services and infrastructure of the hospital and to provide a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
Main duties of the job
To function as Authorised Person in relation to specific maintenance responsibilities.
To support the Estates Maintenance Manager & Head of Estates in the provision of a high quality, responsive, flexible & cost-effective estates service to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
To manage the statutory and mandatory aspects of the primary electrical plant e.g. Generators, LV/HV.
The post holder shall report to the Estates Maintenance Manager and work alongside fellow Estates Officers for day-to-day operational activities. Other key responsibilities may include Authorized Person (AP) and Competent Person (CP) duties for:
Piped Medical Gases.
Confined Spaces.
Ventilation, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
Working at Height.
Pressure Safety Systems.
This list is not exhaustive, and training will be provided where required.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Details
Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year this position also will receive RRP £2500
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-2987A
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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