Electrical Craftsperson

Electrical Craftsperson – Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Are you ready to bring your electrical expertise to a role where every switch you flip and circuit you secure helps keep vital healthcare services running smoothly? At the NHS, being an Electrical Craftsperson isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. From maintaining life‑saving equipment to ensuring our hospitals stay safe and efficient, your skills will directly support patient care and staff wellbeing.

• Maintain all electrical engineering services and equipment within the Trust’s establishments, undertaking planned and reactive maintenance, small improvement work and minor capital schemes.
• Support a multi‑disciplined workforce and resources associated with all engineering plant, building fabric and equipment across the estate.
• Follow departmental and Trust operating policies and procedures, guided by building and health & safety regulations, working closely with the Estates Electrical Officer while capable of working independently.
• Apply a technical engineering approach to the active maintenance of equipment, fabric and utility services for the Trust.
• Be responsible for tools, plant and materials used within the scope of the Estates Department.
• Ensure safety procedures are observed in the use of plant equipment, materials and working procedures, maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Work on the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust site in its entirety, plus off‑site locations, prioritising tasks within departmental standard operating procedures.

The post is based in the Estates Department. All team members work unsupervised within departmental standard operating procedures and are required to prioritise their work schedule.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our mission is to work in partnership to provide high‑quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Further details / informal visits:
Michael Millis
Electrical Officer
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Toby Markin
Electrical & Mechanical Manager
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