Electrical Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
Salary: £41,000-£43,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 06:00-18:00 | Continental shift pattern
Working Environment: Healthcare / Hospital Estates

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Are you a qualified Electrical Engineer looking for your next challenge in a professional healthcare environment?

We're recruiting an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a UK-leading FM service provider, maintaining essential electrical systems within a hospital environment in Chandler's Ford, near Eastleigh.

Offering a salary of £41,000-£43,000, a structured continental shift pattern and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer who takes pride in delivering safe, reliable and compliant maintenance services.

You'll play an important role in keeping critical building services operating effectively, helping to maintain a safe environment for patients, clinical teams and hospital staff.

The Role

Working as part of an established engineering team, you'll be responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and fault-finding across a range of electrical systems and building services.

You'll ensure all work is completed to the required safety, statutory and contractual standards, while responding efficiently to breakdowns and supporting the continuous operation of essential hospital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical repairs.
- Maintain and fault-find across LV distribution systems, electrical panels, lighting, emergency lighting, small power and containment.
- Support the maintenance of UPS systems, batteries, generator interfaces and electrical components of HVAC plant.
- Respond promptly to electrical faults and breakdowns, minimising disruption to essential services.
- Ensure all work complies with BS 7671, the Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant health and safety procedures.
- Complete safe isolations, risk assessments and permit-to-work documentation.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, test results and asset reports using CAFM/CMMS systems.
- Identify defects, potential risks and opportunities to improve equipment reliability and energy efficiency.
- Liaise professionally with hospital staff, management and specialist contractors.
- Support audits, statutory inspections, minor works and ongoing site improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Essential requirements:
- Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.
-Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Electrical Maintenance, such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
- Previous experience in electrical maintenance within a commercial, healthcare or other critical environment.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Good understanding of electrical safety, compliance and safe isolation procedures.
- Confident using IT systems, mobile devices and maintenance reporting software.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider engineering team.

Desirable qualifications and experience:
- Experience working within a healthcare or hospital environment.
- Knowledge of relevant HTM guidance.
- City & Guilds 2391 or an equivalent inspection and testing qualification.
- Experience with UPS systems, emergency generators or critical power infrastructure.
- Basic mechanical or HVAC maintenance knowledge.

Shift Pattern
The role operates on a continental shift pattern, working 12-hour day shifts:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Hours: 06:00-18:00, with a paid lunch break.

This rotating pattern offers a structured working schedule with regular days away from site.

Salary & Benefits
£41,000-£43,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Company benefits package.
Structured continental shift pattern.
Opportunity to develop your technical expertise within a healthcare estates environment.
Ongoing focus on training, safety and professional development.

Important Information - Qualifications & Interviews

We welcome applications and CVs from suitably qualified Electrical Engineers. All qualifications must be reviewed and verified before an interview can take place.

The interview process will consist of two stages, both conducted via Microsoft Teams. Successful candidates may also be required to undergo DBS clearance in line with the requirements of the healthcare environment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a qualified Electrical Engineer with strong maintenance and fault-finding skills, and you're looking for a rewarding role where your work supports essential healthcare services, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and relevant electrical qualifications to be considered.

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