Multi Skilled Technician Elec Bias

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Newcastle upon Tyne
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Electrical Testing (BS 7671, BS EN 5266, BS EN 62305) Fault Diagnosis and Repair Emergency Lighting Testing Fire Alarm Testing IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing Healthcare Environment Experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Multi Skilled Technician Elec Bias

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Location: RVI Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP | Employment Type: Full-time | Shift: 4 on / 4 off (12-hour shifts)

Role Responsibilities

  • Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing, testing, fault diagnosis, repair, and calibration of electrical and associated building services plant and equipment.
  • Carry out emergency lighting testing to BS EN 5266, fixed wire testing to BS 7671, and lightning protection testing to BS EN 62305, rectifying faults as required.
  • Respond promptly to reactive maintenance and breakdown requests and carry out electrical isolations for specialist contractors.
  • Participate in weekly fire alarm testing and support wider Estates Maintenance team activities through flexible, multi‑trade working.
  • Work safely and in full compliance with Trust and departmental Health & Safety procedures, maintaining accurate estates records, asset data, and plant history.

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship with City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in an electrical engineering discipline.
  • IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) with City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years' post‑apprenticeship experience, ideally within a healthcare or similarly complex operational environment.
  • City & Guilds qualification in Escape Lighting to BS EN 5266 with specialist knowledge of emergency lighting, fire alarms, fixed wire testing, and lightning protection systems.

What's in it for you?

  • The opportunity to work within a highly professional Estates Maintenance team supporting a critical healthcare facility.
  • Ongoing training and development to maintain competence and expand multi‑skilled capability.
  • A supportive working environment where drive, enthusiasm, teamwork, and self‑motivation are valued.

Benefits

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance, flexible lifestyle benefits (Choices), high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, enhanced pension, save-as-you-earn scheme, Matching Share Plan, and recognition awards ([Employer hidden] Stars).

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