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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Maintenance Craftsperson - Electrical

The closing date is 05 January 2026

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Job summary

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

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

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.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7572628-DEC25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

Essential

  • Attained City and Guilds Electrical Installation Pt 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship

Desirable

  • 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

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or large complex building service installations (non domestic)

IT Skills

Essential

  • 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

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Attained City and Guilds Electrical Installation Pt 1 and 2 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship

Desirable

  • 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

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or large complex building service installations (non domestic)

IT Skills

Essential

  • 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

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Electrical Team Leader

Andrew Morris

Andrew.morris36@nhs.net

07787153353

Details

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7572628-DEC25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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