Multi Skilled Engineer - Electrical

Overview

The Multi Skilled Services Engineer (Electrical) is a key operational role within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Estates and Facilities team, supporting the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of maintenance services across the hospital estate. The postholder will be responsible for undertaking and assisting with the repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems and associated building fabric, in line with statutory regulations, NHS HTM guidance, and Trust service standards.

Working under the direction of senior engineering staff, the technician will contribute to both planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales. The role requires a sound foundation in electrical systems and a commitment to developing technical skills within a healthcare environment.

• Undertake a broad range of maintenance tasks across multiple trades, including general building repairs, beyond core electrical, plumbing or mechanical disciplines, ensuring all work is carried out safely and in compliance with relevant legislation, Trust procedures, and Estates Health and Safety protocols.
• Work under supervision following standard procedures while also contributing positively as part of a wider engineering team.
• Provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence (e.g. annual leave, sickness, or vacancies) to maintain continuity of service.
• Carry and respond promptly to estates communication devices (e.g. pagers, radios) to support emergency and reactive maintenance.
• Communicate courteously and professionally with colleagues, patients, and visitors, maintaining a strong focus on customer care and keeping service delivery managers informed of any issues affecting operations.
• Support the identification and management of critical and frequently used stock items to ensure availability and reduce downtime.

• Sound foundation in electrical systems and a commitment to developing technical skills within a healthcare environment.
• Ability to work under supervision and within standard procedures while contributing as part of a wider team.
• Adaptive to carrying out general building repairs beyond electrical, plumbing, or mechanical disciplines, safely and in compliance with legislation and procedures.
• Willingness to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence to maintain service continuity.
• Good communication skills with colleagues, patients and visitors and the ability to keep managers informed of operational issues.
• Ability to support stock identification and management to ensure availability and reduce downtime.

Note:

Our Trust information and environmental initiatives are provided for context and do not form part of the core responsibilities of this role.