Maintenance Tradesperson (Electrical)
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,199.00 to £34,876.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32199.00 - £34876.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-0862 |
Summary
Diagnose and repair faults in electrical installations, plant, and equipment efficiently and effectively. Respond to new and unexpected situations, applying sound judgment and sharing knowledge with colleagues. Independently set out and carry out new work or production tasks relevant to the trade, using appropriate instruments and machinery. Manufacture, assemble, erect, and install new systems and components as required. Safely operate all relevant hand and power tools, maintaining equipment in good working condition. Collaborate with Estates operations and maintenance staff, client representatives, contractors, and suppliers. Undertake planned and reactive maintenance, minor improvement works, and small capital schemes as directed. Learn and apply new techniques, attending training courses as required to maintain and enhance skills. Understand and coordinate with other trades to ensure cohesive and efficient service delivery. Be available to work overtime at short notice, subject to operational needs. Report defects and potential hazards promptly to the team leader. Interpret and work from instructions, drawings, and specifications relevant to the trade without supervision. Comply with all Trust policies and procedures, always ensuring safe and professional conduct. Respond to maintenance requests via the Estates reporting system, completing necessary documentation and providing feedback to supervisors. Diagnose faults on medical oil-free and control air reciprocating compressors and vacuum plant. Support other trades as needed, performing a range of cross-functional tasks. Participate in the on-call rota and provide cover during staff absences. Work across Trust sites as required, supporting the engineering management team. Undertake emergency lift release procedures following appropriate training. Hold a full, clean UK driving license and be able to travel between Orpington and other Retain sites as necessary.