Trainee Maintenance Electrician

Job Details

• Job title:
  
  Trainee Maintenance Electrician
• Reference: 287-CEF-402-25
• Band: 4
• Grade:
  Band 4
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Hours:
  
  Full time – 37.5 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool
• Salary: £27,485 – £30,162 per annum
• Closing date: 21/01/2026 23:59

You will be working within a highly skilled multi‑discipline proactive team that not only maintains the estate but also delivers projects to a high standard. This post is available from April 2026.

You will carry out day‑to‑day electrical repairs under the supervision of the electrical team through planned maintenance and improvements to the Trust’s buildings, ensuring conformity with statutory regulations and codes of practice. You will also be responsible for installation of electrical new work and small projects, and you may be called upon for other tasks as directed by management. Participation in the emergency on‑call service and cross‑site working are required.

You are expected to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and installation plans, and work efficiently in the Labour Management System. You will maintain a high standard of performance and attend courses and on‑call training as required.

• Experience in building services maintenance with a demonstrable track record of competence.

• Essential:
  National Qualification Framework level 3 or above (e.g., BTEC, OND, Eng Tech or equivalent).
• Desirable:
  Qualification in building services; knowledge of Legionella/water systems; asbestos awareness.

• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge and appreciation of building maintenance issues.
• Understanding of NHS and working in clinical areas.
• Knowledge of estates maintenance.

• Planning skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to plan own workload, be flexible and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to develop and work effectively in a team.
• Self‑motivation.
• Ability to work under pressure.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applications from under‑represented groups, including black, Asian, minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, disabled, male and age 16‑24. We support flexible working from day one of employment.

Please ensure you monitor the email account you use to apply, including junk/spam, as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may check the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship on  Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting and processing the successful applicant’s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. Bank posts require upfront payment.