UHS Estates Limited

Electrical Technician

The closing date is 05 May 2026

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.

Main duties of the job

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) are looking to recruit an electrical technician for their busy team to maintain the UHS estate. The post will be based at the Southampton General Hospital.

About us

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are responsible for the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of hospital buildings, as well as soft facilities management and the provision of essential equipment, consumables, and materials.

Employee Benefits:

  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • NHS terms of service and annual leave
  • Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience £32,073 - £39,043 pa or pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-UEL040326

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description & Responsibilities

To undertake all advanced/complex mechanical and/or electrical maintenancecovering: Day-to-day defects Planned preventative maintenance Installation work/projects

Core activity of plant, equipment and services maintained to include airconditioning and ventilation, steam/condensate distribution, domestic hot waterwater, heating pressure systems, refrigeration and ward use equipment andother mechanical services.

Developed skills in low voltage switchgear and distribution, basic electronics,building management controls (automation and motor). Be able to recogniseworks compliant or otherwise to the latest BS7671 standards. Be competent toundertake Electrical Inspection & Testing procedures. All with the intention ofachieving optimum performance, Safe operation, and energy saving of Trustsassets.

Participate in late/weekend/bank holiday on-call rota, providing 7 days aweek, 24 hr emergency maintenance cover. To include emergency recall,early start or other arrangements by prior agreement.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description & Responsibilities

To undertake all advanced/complex mechanical and/or electrical maintenancecovering: Day-to-day defects Planned preventative maintenance Installation work/projects

Core activity of plant, equipment and services maintained to include airconditioning and ventilation, steam/condensate distribution, domestic hot waterwater, heating pressure systems, refrigeration and ward use equipment andother mechanical services.

Developed skills in low voltage switchgear and distribution, basic electronics,building management controls (automation and motor). Be able to recogniseworks compliant or otherwise to the latest BS7671 standards. Be competent toundertake Electrical Inspection & Testing procedures. All with the intention ofachieving optimum performance, Safe operation, and energy saving of Trustsassets.

Participate in late/weekend/bank holiday on-call rota, providing 7 days aweek, 24 hr emergency maintenance cover. To include emergency recall,early start or other arrangements by prior agreement.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Qualification to HNC/HND level in relevant electrical, mechanical engineering or building field, or equivalent level of knowledge and practical experience achieved through experience in a hospital or similar environment.
  • Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation with practical experience of "safe system of work" procedures
  • Specialist training in electrical, mechanical or fabric services, systems, and equipment, with experience of fault-finding, repair, inspection and commissioning
  • Sound trade working knowledge and best practice techniques with examples to demonstrate ability to follow procedures and guidelines
  • Experience supervising others and able to demonstrate leadership qualities
  • Experience of Building Management Systems
  • Experience in reading and interpreting engineering and building drawings/plans/specifications, plant/equipment/services and schematic drawings

Desirable

  • Member of registered/professional bodies relevant to specialist field e.g. IHEEM, IMechE, or CISBE
  • Practical experience within building services or engineering contracting and maintenance industries, within the NHS or similar government organisation
  • Competent or Authorised Person status in relevant discipline(s) eg Medical Gas, Ventilation, Low Voltage, Water Hygiene, Confined Spaces, Sterilisation
  • Knowledge of other trade topics
  • For Electrical specialists only C&G 2391 Testing & Inspection and18th edition of IEE regulations
  • Experience using word processors, spreadsheets, and CAD.
  • Experience of building energy management systems and associated plant controls

Values and behaviours

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together
Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Qualification to HNC/HND level in relevant electrical, mechanical engineering or building field, or equivalent level of knowledge and practical experience achieved through experience in a hospital or similar environment.
  • Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation with practical experience of "safe system of work" procedures
  • Specialist training in electrical, mechanical or fabric services, systems, and equipment, with experience of fault-finding, repair, inspection and commissioning
  • Sound trade working knowledge and best practice techniques with examples to demonstrate ability to follow procedures and guidelines
  • Experience supervising others and able to demonstrate leadership qualities
  • Experience of Building Management Systems
  • Experience in reading and interpreting engineering and building drawings/plans/specifications, plant/equipment/services and schematic drawings

Desirable

  • Member of registered/professional bodies relevant to specialist field e.g. IHEEM, IMechE, or CISBE
  • Practical experience within building services or engineering contracting and maintenance industries, within the NHS or similar government organisation
  • Competent or Authorised Person status in relevant discipline(s) eg Medical Gas, Ventilation, Low Voltage, Water Hygiene, Confined Spaces, Sterilisation
  • Knowledge of other trade topics
  • For Electrical specialists only C&G 2391 Testing & Inspection and18th edition of IEE regulations
  • Experience using word processors, spreadsheets, and CAD.
  • Experience of building energy management systems and associated plant controls

Values and behaviours

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

UHS Estates Limited

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UHS Estates Limited

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Officer (Electrical)

Lawal Zibiri

Lawal.Zibiri@uhs.nhs.uk

02381204097

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience £32,073 - £39,043 pa or pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-UEL040326

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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