Maintenance Craftsperson – Electrical

Maintenance Craftsperson - Electrical

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Are you an experienced Electrical Craftsperson looking to develop your career within the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust could be an excellent next step for you.

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at the Bedford Hospital. The role involves carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building services and equipment. Participation in the on‑call rota and the ability to work overtime are essential requirements. Please note that, due to on‑call commitments, you must live within 30 minutes of the site.

Our Maintenance Team—covering electrical, mechanical and building trades—is responsible for maintaining the Trust's properties and equipment. We are a customer‑focused department committed to delivering a high‑quality service, with teamwork, respect and integrity at the heart of everything we do.

While we offer strong learning and development support, you will need to bring key skills and experience to succeed in this role, including:

• Time‑served electrician (or equivalent experience)
• A recognised qualification in a relevant electrical discipline
• Solid experience within maintenance or service industries

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this vacancy; please review them for full details and responsibilities.

• Identify, diagnose and repair faults, and carry out general planned maintenance on electrical services, plant and equipment (including steam‑raising plant, air‑conditioning and ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, hydrotherapy pool systems and ward equipment).
• Undertake both reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature within the building engineering services relevant to the post holder's core electrical skill.
• Complete all mandatory training as required.
• Carry out installations, commissioning and testing of new work associated with the core electrical discipline, and support team members when tasks involve other trades.
• Liaise with clinical staff to coordinate equipment and plant shutdowns and to arrange maintenance activities.

• Relevant NVQ 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent
• 17th or 18th Edition Requirement for Electrical Installations

• Proven experience in a service and/or maintenance role
• Experience of lone working
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience in the maintenance of healthcare building services and equipment
• Experience of on‑call working

• Good awareness of health and safety legislation and experience of working to safe systems of work
• In‑depth working knowledge of building services engineering
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems / BMS systems / standby generators

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.

£27,485 to £30,162 a year + £2,457.75 RRP

Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high‑performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high‑quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s core values. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.