The closing date is 8th Jul 2026
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Job summary
Are you a qualified electrician looking for a rewarding career beyond the private sector? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Maintenance Technician/Team Leader to join our Estates & Facilities team in the Mendip area.
This is more than just a maintenance role, it's an opportunity to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors by ensuring our hospital infrastructure runs smoothly and safely.
You'll cover the Trust sites in the Mendip area including Frome and Shepton Mallet Community Hospitals, Priory Health Park and Glastonbury Health Centre.
The role also offers a Recruitment and Retention payment of £3500 per year in addition to the annual salary.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
Leading and supervising a team of electrical craftspersons.
Carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive electrical maintenance across NHS facilities.
Supporting installation, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding on a wide range of electrical systems including LV circuits, switchgear, and generators.
Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and NHS Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs).
Coordinating contractor works and contributing to service planning and delivery.
Apply today and become part of a team that directly supports patient care through safe and reliable infrastructure.
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About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Job description
For more information about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
National Diploma in relevant Electrical Engineering discipline
Completed time served Recognised apprenticeship preferably indentured of at least 4 years
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Desirable
Authorised Person for LV, or equivalent previous trade knowledge & Experience
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Experience
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Essential
Previous Electrical Engineer experience within a large organisation.
Knowledge of safe system of work procedures.
Knowledge of NHS legislation, including confidentiality, health and safety, manual handling and data protection, Electrical HTM guidance.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Advanced Electrical & Plant and Equipment / Some Mechanical experience
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Desirable
Have experience of working in a healthcare environment
Knowledge of COSHH
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Full driving licence (car) Required to drive Trust vehicles
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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.
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For help with your application, contact:
Jeff Arlidge
[email protected]
07795013172
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 5
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Salary
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£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-PU-2410
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Job locations
Frome Community Hospital
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
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Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4PG
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Priory Health Park
Glastonbury Road
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1XL
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Glastonbury Health Centre
1 Wells Road
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9DD
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