General Maintenance Assistant – Electrical (Shift Working)


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 + estimated £4,600–£5,000 per annum enhancements in line with AFC
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

TeamUHD are looking for a generalmaintenanceassistant(electrical)to join theEstatesdepartmenton the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.

You’llbe workingas part of a team that covers the hospital electrical systems 7 days per week(shiftworking)andberesponsible forthe day-to-day repairs, operation and first line response of the Trust electrical equipment and systems.

You’lloperateand maintain the Trust’s electrical equipmentandsystems,including(but not limited to):lighting and emergency light systems, fire alarms, nurse call and other electrical systems and equipment found in the healthcare environment.Ensuring an efficientand safe manner,in accordance withlegislation and agreed standards.

We’reseeking someone whodemonstratesa keen understanding of all modern general electrical maintenance activities, both reactive and planned;with awillingness to learnand improve their skills andbe a dedicated team playerwitha proventrack record.

So why join us?

• Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days (PLUSBank Holidays)

• Training/development opportunities

• Access to health and wellbeing services

• Enrolment into the generous NHS pension scheme

• NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card

• Salary saving schemes such as home electronics,bikeand car schemes

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 20th October

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

• The post holder will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of the Electrical building services installations within the trust in line with current policies and procedures.

• Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work including planned prevented maintenance work and labouring including electrical shutdowns

The post holder will have a full Driving licence ( vehicle group A ).

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026

Apply for this job

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.