Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
ElectricianTemp/Contract
5283935 - Electrician - Resident
Base Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: £14.36 – £16.92 per hour (PAYE) | Equivalent salary £28,000 – £33,000
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (7.5 hours per day)
Holiday Entitlement: 24 days per year + Bank Holidays (calculated on 7.5-hr days)
Overtime rates:
Weekdays (finish time – midnight): Single rate
All other hours (midnight – start time, including weekends): Time & a half
EQUANS is a global leader in energy services, with nearly 100,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides FM, regeneration, technical, and energy services, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, district energy, as well as renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees support the transition to net zero and digital and industrial transformations. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
THE ROLE:
The Electrician will support the delivery of planned preventive maintenance (PPM), testing, reactive repairs, and general electrical engineering duties across the QEH estate. You will ensure all electrical work complies with statutory regulations, HTM guidance, and contractual KPIs, while maintaining a high standard of service for NHS Trust stakeholders.
You will work across Mental Health sites under the QEH contract and other areas as directed by the Estates Management Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance & Technical Delivery
Carry out PPM, testing, reactive and breakdown maintenance across the estate.
Work with electrical systems in line with HTMs, BS 7671, and relevant industry standards.
Diagnose faults, complete repairs, and ensure work is recorded accurately.
Interpret and work from instructions, drawings, and technical documentation.
Set up and complete “New Works” using trade-specific tools and machinery.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure all work complies with Equans KPIs and NHS Trust requirements.
Maintain workshops, equipment, and workspaces to a safe and clean standard.
Conduct management safety visits, compliance audits, and equipment inspections.
Support emergency response actions to protect people, property, and service continuity.
Operational Support & Leadership
Use CAFM systems effectively and maintain accurate digital records.
Support Estates Management with supervision, rota/absence cover, and operational duties.
Assist with budgetary responsibilities including stock checks and asset management.
Provide first-line management response to site incidents and non-compliance issues.
Environment & Site Access
Work across clinical areas including Mortuary, ICU, A&E, and Operating Theatres (as required).
Occasionally exposed to sensitive situations; professionalism is essential.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
What happens next?
Your application and CV will be carefully reviewed by the recruitment team managing this position. If your experience matches the role requirements, we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity and outline the next steps.
Salary: £14.36 – £16.92 per hour (PAYE) | Equivalent salary £28,000 – £33,000
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (7.5 hours per day)
Holiday Entitlement: 24 days per year + Bank Holidays (calculated on 7.5-hr days)
Overtime rates:
Weekdays (finish time – midnight): Single rate
All other hours (midnight – start time, including weekends): Time & a half
EQUANS is a global leader in energy services, with nearly 100,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides FM, regeneration, technical, and energy services, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, district energy, as well as renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees support the transition to net zero and digital and industrial transformations. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
THE ROLE:
The Electrician will support the delivery of planned preventive maintenance (PPM), testing, reactive repairs, and general electrical engineering duties across the QEH estate. You will ensure all electrical work complies with statutory regulations, HTM guidance, and contractual KPIs, while maintaining a high standard of service for NHS Trust stakeholders.
You will work across Mental Health sites under the QEH contract and other areas as directed by the Estates Management Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance & Technical Delivery
Carry out PPM, testing, reactive and breakdown maintenance across the estate.
Work with electrical systems in line with HTMs, BS 7671, and relevant industry standards.
Diagnose faults, complete repairs, and ensure work is recorded accurately.
Interpret and work from instructions, drawings, and technical documentation.
Set up and complete “New Works” using trade-specific tools and machinery.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure all work complies with Equans KPIs and NHS Trust requirements.
Maintain workshops, equipment, and workspaces to a safe and clean standard.
Conduct management safety visits, compliance audits, and equipment inspections.
Support emergency response actions to protect people, property, and service continuity.
Operational Support & Leadership
Use CAFM systems effectively and maintain accurate digital records.
Support Estates Management with supervision, rota/absence cover, and operational duties.
Assist with budgetary responsibilities including stock checks and asset management.
Provide first-line management response to site incidents and non-compliance issues.
Environment & Site Access
Work across clinical areas including Mortuary, ICU, A&E, and Operating Theatres (as required).
Occasionally exposed to sensitive situations; professionalism is essential.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent training.
- City & Guilds electrical qualifications, such as
- C&G 236 (Parts 1, 2 & 3) or 2360 (Parts 1–3)
- C&G 2330 Level 2 & 3 (Level 4 desirable)
- C&G 2560 (2357) – Diploma
- 18th Edition (BS 7671:2018/Amd.)
- C&G 2394 / 2395 – Testing & Inspection
- Proven experience in electrical maintenance within healthcare or similar complex estates.
What happens next?
Your application and CV will be carefully reviewed by the recruitment team managing this position. If your experience matches the role requirements, we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity and outline the next steps.