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Electrical Engineer

Kingston Hospital NHS TrustCroydon, London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
Croydon, London, United Kingdom
Posted
23 hours ago

Job Description

Put your electrical skills to work keeping a hospital running.
  • Electrical fault-finding and responding to breakdowns.
  • Maintaining lighting, power distribution and emergency lighting.
  • Working on generators and battery backup systems.
  • Planned maintenance, inspections and testing.
  • Supporting wider building services, including ventilation, air conditioning and medical gases, within your competence.
  • Minor installations and repairs.

  • A recognised electrical apprenticeship and relevant trade qualification.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
  • Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
  • Knowledge of electrical installations, building services and health and safety.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • No previous NHS experience needed.

  • Four on, four off: regular four-day breaks, with rotating day and night shifts.
  • Annual leave: 27 days plus eight bank holidays (calculated in hours to reflect your shift pattern), increasing with NHS service.
  • NHS Pension Scheme with one of the highest employer contributions.
  • Training and development: specialist courses in medical gases, ventilation and pressure systems, with opportunities for career progression.
  • Overtime and night shifts: Opportunities to earn extra.
  • Blue Light Card: discounts on shopping, travel, food and more.

- With a four-on, four-off shift pattern and annual leave included, you'll work around five months of the year, while enjoying the benefits of permanent NHS employment. - Forget repetitive house-bashing or construction site jobs. As a Shift Electrical Engineer, you'll tackle varied maintenance tasks across a busy hospital, from wards and operating theatres to plant rooms. - You'll gain experience with specialist hospital equipment while helping keep essential services running safely.

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