Job overview

We have a great opportunity for an Electrician to join our team of electrical maintenance technicians. The base salary starts at £29,970 rising to £36,483, on top of this there are enhancements for on-call and all additional hours are paid at time plus 50%, equivalent to £21.79 - £26.53 per hour. Further benefits include a market leading pension and generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days rising to 33 days, plus bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

To carry out repairs, installation works and planned maintenance work on a multi-trade basis, requiring specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices.

To undertake continual training and update development to remain current to industry standards and improve knowledge. 

To undertake the role and responsibility of Nominated Person (NP) Competent person (CP), Authorised person (AP) and Responsible person within areas of core HTM guidance / issue relevant permits when required. These roles require a high degree of independent decision making and responsibility for site critical services.

To take part in the departmental on call rota with other colleagues, and give additional cover as required covering holidays and sickness. When called to site post holder will be required to act independently. To undertake a reasonable amount of over time to support the requirements of the business. Enhancements are paid when carrying out these duties.

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. 

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.