Job overview

To maintain all electrical engineering services and equipment within the Trust’s Establishments.  Undertake planned and reactive maintenance, small improvement work and minor Capital schemes as directed.

Support a multi-disciplined workforce and resource undertaking work associated with all engineering plant, building fabric and equipment to the estate within the Trust’s Establishments.

Follow departmental and Trusts operating policies and procedures guided by building and H & S regulations when undertaking this role and works closely with the Estates supervisor, but capable of working independently without regular supervision.

Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.     

Main duties of the job

• To undertake planned and reactive maintenance, small improvement work and minor Capital schemes as directed.
• To be responsible for tools, plant and materials which are used within the scope of the Estates Department.
• To ensure that safety procedures are observed in the use of Plant Equipment, Materials, working procedures and ensure that a safe working environment is always maintained in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.
• To assist with the training of new staff as directed.
• To work outside his/her trade in the event of any emergency or as directed by the Estates Officer/Head of Estates/On Call Manager.
• To assist with the ordering of materials for all types of maintenance work.
• Respond to instruction given via the Estates maintenance reporting system to investigate faults and failures. Complete any paperwork required to record time and materials used. Feedback to Estates supervision on any further action required for the work to be fully completed.
• To take part in any emergency on-call rota.
• To be able to drive and hold a clean current driving licence.
• Any other duties as delegated by the Estates Officer/Head of Estates relevant to the post/department.
• To participate in appropriate training as required by this position and determined by the Estates Management Staff.

Working for our organisation

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.

On joining our Trust, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment invested in your ongoing training and development.

This post is part of the Estates service that Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust may transfer to a NHS wholly owned subsidiary company from October or November 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding, organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself. We look forward to receiving your application.