Electrical Technical Specialist | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£44,732 - £54,672 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	blackpool, FY3 8NR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk

The Electrical Technical Specialist is the organisation’s designated operational specialist for low voltage electrical systems and, following formal written appointment by the Authorising Engineer (LV),

will exercise full Authorised Person (Low Voltage) accountability within the defined limits of that

appointment. The post holder will independently control, operate and manage LV electrical systems,

apply the organisation’s Electrical Safety Rules, and ensure that electrical work is planned,

authorised, undertaken, tested and returned to service safely.The post holder provides expert technical leadership for the safe operation, maintenance, resilience

and statutory compliance of complex healthcare electrical infrastructure. This includes LV distribution,

standby generation, uninterruptible power supplies, isolated power supplies, earthing and bonding,

emergency lighting, fire alarm interfaces, protection systems and associated controls.

Accept and maintain formal written appointment as Authorised Person (Low Voltage), subject

to assessment and recommendation by the Authorising Engineer (LV), and work strictly within

the defined scope and limitations of that appointment.Implement and enforce the organisation’s Electrical Safety Rules and applicable requirements

of HTM 06-01, HTM 06-02, the Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671 and associated

statutory and technical guidance.Exercise operational control of LV systems, including access to switchrooms, operational keys,

safety locks, switching, isolation, proving dead, earthing where applicable, testing, energisation

and restoration of supplies.Prepare, verify and authorise safety programmes, switching schedules, isolation and earthing

diagrams, method statements and contingency arrangements for planned and emergency

electrical work.Issue, receive, suspend and cancel permits-to-work, limitation-of-access documents, isolation

certificates, test certificates and other prescribed LV safety documentation, ensuring correct

control, handover and close-out.Assess, appoint within delegated authority, brief and monitor Competent Persons, Skilled

Persons and contractors; maintain current registers of appointments, competencies, limitations

and refresher requirement.

BFW Management Ltd, trading as Atlas, is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Blackpool

Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.We are experts in property and facilities management and deliver fully managed services

to clients throughout the Northwest of England. We pride ourselves in making your

properties and facilities provide the best possible environment for you and your customers. We operate an Alternative Delivery Model (ADM), which commenced in March 2017,

providing a fully managed property and facilities management services to Blackpool

Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and clients throughout the Northwest of England.Atlas is pledged to deliver or ensure equal opportunities for all and is committed to ensure that no job

applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status,

age, race, colour, sexual orientation, creed, nationality, ethnic or national origin or disability

Determine the competence and suitability of persons undertaking LV work, verify qualifications

and authorisations, review risk assessments and method statements, define electrical safety

boundaries and prevent unauthorised access or unsafe activity.Maintain auditable AP(LV) records, including logbooks, switching records, safety documents,

defect notifications, drawings, single-line diagrams, test results, inspection reports, key

registers and evidence of system status. Lead and coordinate planned shutdowns, emergency switching and restoration of electrical

supplies, liaising with clinical services, operational managers and other infrastructure leads to

protect patient safety and service continuity. Direct the response to electrical failures and dangerous occurrences, place systems in a safe

condition, arrange temporary supplies where authorised, escalate significant risks and lead

technical investigation and post-incident review

The post holder

is empowered to stop work, withdraw safety documentation, isolate equipment and prevent

energisation where safety, competence or compliance is in doubt.Please be aware that this role may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further

information will be provided if you are selected for interview.

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026

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