Multi skilled Craftsperson - Electrical

Job Summary

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and breakdown maintenance to all aspects of electrical plant, distribution and equipment including work of a technical and/or non-routine nature. Perform duties covering the testing and fault finding on a wide range of electrical engineering plant and equipment, including but not restricted to; electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, building control & automation, standby generators, laundry equipment, nurse call systems, data communications, steam raising plant and associated equipment, kitchen equipment and theatre ventilation services.

In addition to maintenance & emergency repairs the post holder will be required to carry out minor installation & improvements works across all of QE Facilities' contracted sites. All work must be carried out in compliance with organisational & customer safety standards and national legislation.

Will be required to participate in an on-call rota to maintain 24/7 services.

Occasionally engaged in heavy repairs and manipulation of equipment in restricted spaces.

To respond to requests for repairs, faults and emergencies involving all aspects of electrical, mechanical & building services. The post holder will be required to assess the situation in the event of such requests or emergency situations and as a first measure, act to ensure safety of public/patients/other staff then to either affect repairs or summon assistance as required.

QE Facilities operates a multi skilled policy and the post holder is required to demonstrate a high degree of cross trade flexibility beyond the boundaries of their core skills including Mechanical and Building Maintenance works supported with in-house training. The post holder will be expected to carry out minor mechanical/building work, in connection with their main duties at the discretion of the supervising officer, which, under extreme conditions shall include gritting and snow clearing.

Actively participate in the operation of the QE Facilities helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets via a PDA (hand held computer) this includes job sheets with a Tradesman's report detailing time taken and materials used for costing purposes. Mechanical & Electrical Engineers Building Officers All Maintenance Crafts persons External Contractors Customers/Clients.

QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.

We provide a range of non-clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).

In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.

QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is no Agenda for Change Pay Rate.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

Date posted: 05 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Other

Salary: £35,501 a year

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 297-QEF-7691424

Job locations:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6SX

• Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload.
• Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information.
• Able to work in adverse environmental conditions (ie ducts, restricted spaces, boiler house, inclement weather, etc).
• Demonstrate high degree of cross trade flexibility, including building maintenance.
• Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situations.

• Must be able to work and act on his/her own initiative with no supervision.
• Possess the ability to work and communicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all…