Engineer

Spire Alexandra Hospital, Chatham
Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours

Looking for a role where your technical expertise makes a real difference?

At Spire Alexandra Hospital , our Engineering team plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Estates team, ensuring our hospital environment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational.

This is a varied, hands-on position where you'll undertake both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a wide range of electrical systems and building services. Working within a busy healthcare environment, you'll support critical infrastructure that has a direct impact on patients, visitors, and colleagues every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across hospital electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults and perform electrical testing, inspections, and minor installation works.
• Maintain and support critical systems including UPS, IPS, generators, motors, inverters, switchgear, and single and three-phase electrical supplies.
• Assist in the upkeep of essential building services, including ventilation and water systems.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with HTM guidance, statutory requirements, and hospital policies.
• Liaise with specialist contractors and support the delivery of engineering projects.
• Participate in the hospital's 1-in-4 on-call rota.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the estate.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience within a healthcare, commercial, or critical building maintenance environment with a strong electrical bias.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair.
• Knowledge of UPS, IPS, generators, switch rooms, motors, inverters, and single and three-phase electrical systems.
• An understanding of the requirements of HTM 06-01 .
• Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Either LV Competent Person or LV Authorised Person status, or the capability to work towards accreditation

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive rewards package including:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Free Bupa health assessment
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our 'Spire for You' discounts and cashback platform
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

At Spire Healthcare, our people are our difference. If you're looking to build a rewarding engineering career in an environment where your work directly supports exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Early applications are encouraged.

Spire Healthcare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our teams.