Junior Electrical Engineer

NHS

  • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • £42,597 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
The role covers the management of QEF's direct and indirect maintenance staff, undertaking both maintenance (via the defect reporting procedure) and small works to all of QEF's contracted properties, ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with safety standards and national legislation.Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the site wide electrical or mechanical infrastructure and associated connected equipment, to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance.The individual must be fully aware of their Health and Safety responsibilities, ensuring that all maintenance work and alterations are carried out in a safe manner in order to avoid any danger to the direct and indirect labour force whilst undertaking the work, as well as users of QEF's contracted sites.A high level of technical ability/competence is required to oversee the skilled workforce and to be able to provide the first line of technical support to all trades. The Junior Electrical Engineer must also be willing to undertake such training as may be required, to support their technical/managerial development.The Junior Electrical Engineer must be able to work and act on his/her own initiative and possess the ability to communicate effectively, in a pleasant manner, with all other members of staff within QEF, as well as users of QEF's contracted sites.Main duties of the jobAccountable to the Electrical Engineer to support in the cost effective and efficient operation of all plant, services and equipment within his control, including the planning, monitoring and co-ordination of engineering maintenance programmes within the estates unit.Deputise for other Electrical Engineer as required.Manage engineering maintenance on a day to day basisAid preparation of specifications and drawings for revenue and capital works carried out by contract and direct labour.Deliver the managed, plan, organise and implement the programme of engineering maintenance.Liaise with the wider Estates Management team to prepare engineering maintenance and plant replacement programmes on an annual basis.About usQE 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 not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£42,597 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number297-QEF-7433161Job locationsQueen Elizabeth HospitalSheriff HillGatesheadNE96SXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAccountable to the Electrical Engineer to support in the cost effective and efficient operation of all plant, services and equipment within his control, including the planning, monitoring and co-ordination of engineering maintenance programmes within the estates unit.Deputise for other Electrical Engineer as required.Manage engineering maintenance on a day to day basis, including dealing with operational incidents as and when they arise. Effectively diagnose engineering faults and initiate repairs.Aid preparation of specifications and drawings for revenue and capital works carried out by contract and direct labour.Deliver the managed, plan, organise and implement the programme of engineering maintenance, taking into account the operational requirements of the site.Liaise with the wider Estates Management team to prepare engineering maintenance and plant replacement programmes on an annual basis.Deliver managed and carry out works under Minor New Works and Ward Allocation budgets, as requested by customer, to the benefit of the wards and departments.Flexible working will be required from time to time and the post holder may, on occasions, be asked to return to work to deal with emergency situations that may arise outside of normal working hours.This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in describing the various areas and aspects of the work relating to this post.It is a requirement of QEF that the post holder will undertake any other works as directed and required, even if not specifically mentioned in this job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAccountable to the Electrical Engineer to support in the cost effective and efficient operation of all plant, services and equipment within his control, including the planning, monitoring and co-ordination of engineering maintenance programmes within the estates unit.Deputise for other Electrical Engineer as required.Manage engineering maintenance on a day to day basis, including dealing with operational incidents as and when they arise. Effectively diagnose engineering faults and initiate repairs.Aid preparation of specifications and drawings for revenue and capital works carried out by contract and direct labour.Deliver the managed, plan, organise and implement the programme of engineering maintenance, taking into account the operational requirements of the site.Liaise with the wider Estates Management team to prepare engineering maintenance and plant replacement programmes on an annual basis.Deliver managed and carry out works under Minor New Works and Ward Allocation budgets, as requested by customer, to the benefit of the wards and departments.Flexible working will be required from time to time and the post holder may, on occasions, be asked to return to work to deal with emergency situations that may arise outside of normal working hours.This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in describing the various areas and aspects of the work relating to this post.It is a requirement of QEF that the post holder will undertake any other works as directed and required, even if not specifically mentioned in this job description.Person SpecificationKnowledge & Skills:Essential
  • Must possess a sound understanding of the HV/LV or mechanical systems & infrastructures found in a hospital environment, along with the required maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure and associated connected equipment
  • Ability to organise and utilise direct labour force costeffectively and efficiently.
  • Display a good knowledge of health and safety legislation and appreciation of potential hazards that could occur during the carrying out of maintenance work.
  • Control the issue of, and maintain, stock levels of materials.
  • Ability to keep accurate records of attendance, sickness, and hours worked, etc
Desirable
  • An excellent appreciation of all trades connected with both electrical engineering and building services.
  • The co-ordination of all building and engineering trades during the construction process.
ExperienceEssential
  • Must have completed an appropriate Engineering Apprenticeship.
  • Must have undertaken management of maintenance work in the past.
Desirable
  • Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering services found within a hospital environment.
QualificationsEssential
  • Must have served an Electrical/multi skilled craft apprenticeship or demonstrate equivalent skills.
  • HNC/HND or equivalent.
  • Must hold a full current driving license.
Desirable
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
  • A recognised Health & safety Qualification.
Person SpecificationKnowledge & Skills:Essential
  • Must possess a sound understanding of the HV/LV or mechanical systems & infrastructures found in a hospital environment, along with the required maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure and associated connected equipment
  • Ability to organise and utilise direct labour force costeffectively and efficiently.
  • Display a good knowledge of health and safety legislation and appreciation of potential hazards that could occur during the carrying out of maintenance work.
  • Control the issue of, and maintain, stock levels of materials.
  • Ability to keep accurate records of attendance, sickness, and hours worked, etc
Desirable
  • An excellent appreciation of all trades connected with both electrical engineering and building services.
  • The co-ordination of all building and engineering trades during the construction process.
ExperienceEssential
  • Must have completed an appropriate Engineering Apprenticeship.
  • Must have undertaken management of maintenance work in the past.
Desirable
  • Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering services found within a hospital environment.
QualificationsEssential
  • Must have served an Electrical/multi skilled craft apprenticeship or demonstrate equivalent skills.
  • HNC/HND or equivalent.
  • Must hold a full current driving license.
Desirable
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
  • A recognised Health & safety Qualification.

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