Job summary We are seeking a qualified electrician to work within a small team of electricians at Watford General Hospital. Must be able to work unsupervised. May also be required to work at Saint Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital from time to time. With additional benefits such as RRP, overtime, call out and on-call payments, there is earning potential in excess of £40,000 Our staff development is important to us, and we have a wealth of training and apprenticeship schemes to broaden and develop your skills with the support of the Estates management. IMPORTANT INFORMATION -PLEASE READ Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role. Main duties of the job To carry out planned maintenance and fault find electrical circuits.Must be city and guilds trained and to have completed an electrical apprenticeship. 18th edition regulations qualification would beneficial. understanding the workings of fire alarm systems and nurse call systems. Able to work on small power and lighting circuits. Partake in the on-call emergency cover rota. Complete PPM as per HTM compliance. An understanding of Generators, Fire alarms LV panels Boiler plant and nurse call systems. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year inc. HCA. Plus 12.5% R&R reviewed annually & On Call payment Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-G-6862 Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities Working as part of a team in the estates department looking after the electrical services. You may be asked from time to time to cover duties on our other sites, such as SACH ,HHH. And clinics. You will be required to cover out of hour duties as part of the on-call rota reporting to the on-call manager. At times you may be required to cover supervisory duties. Job description Job responsibilities Working as part of a team in the estates department looking after the electrical services. You may be asked from time to time to cover duties on our other sites, such as SACH ,HHH. And clinics. You will be required to cover out of hour duties as part of the on-call rota reporting to the on-call manager. At times you may be required to cover supervisory duties. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Electrical qualification City and Guilds 236 part A and B and City and Guilds 2391 Inspecting and testing Apprenticeship completed Desirable AP and CP completed courses Previous NHS experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of LV, CP electrical requirements Experience of Fire alarms, Generators and Lifts, Nurse call systems, UPS systems Desirable Knowledge of Mechanical systems, Med Gas, Boilers Heating and Ventilation systems, AHU and BMS control systems. Experience Essential Apprenticeship at college and on the tools Desirable Post qualification NHS experience Experience working in a multidisciplined maintenance organisation preferably within a healthcare environment. Demonstrable experience of working without direct supervision Demonstrable ability at problem solving within a maintenance context. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Electrical qualification City and Guilds 236 part A and B and City and Guilds 2391 Inspecting and testing Apprenticeship completed Desirable AP and CP completed courses Previous NHS experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of LV, CP electrical requirements Experience of Fire alarms, Generators and Lifts, Nurse call systems, UPS systems Desirable Knowledge of Mechanical systems, Med Gas, Boilers Heating and Ventilation systems, AHU and BMS control systems. Experience Essential Apprenticeship at college and on the tools Desirable Post qualification NHS experience Experience working in a multidisciplined maintenance organisation preferably within a healthcare environment. Demonstrable experience of working without direct supervision Demonstrable ability at problem solving within a maintenance context. Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)