Electrical Maintenance Craftsman (Specialist) | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Poole, BH15 2JB |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7513437/153-CO05120 |
Summary
The Estates Department provides a comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation service of the buildings, grounds, engineering services and associated equipment throughout the Trust that requires any appointed candidate to be flexible in their approach to working hours as and when based on the needs of the trust.
You must have served a recognised Electrical or Building Services apprenticeship and gained a wide experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance with City and Guilds level 3 qualification plus equivalent experience in an electrical maintenance environment.
You must hold a current UK (manual) driving licence and reside within half an hour normal travel time to fulfil on-call duties.
The role is Monday – Friday with participation in an emergency on-call service plus opportunities for overtime.
Salary -£29,970 - £36,483 pa plus local RRP (£3,277 pa), with an additional on-call retainer, overtime, starting with 27 days holiday leading to 33 days, pension scheme plus many NHS discount benefits and training opportunities.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 9th February 2026
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026
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