Job Description
X2 Electrical Shift Engineers
Location: Birmingham
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rotation (7:00am - 7:00pm / 7:00pm - 7:00am)
General Overview
PPM Recruitment are currently seeking Two experienced Electrical Shift Engineer to join a large, critical healthcare estate based in Birmingham.
This is a key shift-based role responsible for delivering engineering maintenance services across a complex acute hospital environment. You will ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory testing, and reactive maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with HTM guidance, contractual obligations and industry best practice.
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Technical Duties
- Deliver electrical planned preventative maintenance and reactive works across the estate
- Interpret and work from technical drawings, specifications and instructions independently
- Ensure all works comply with current regulations, HTMs, CDM and Health & Safety standards
- Manage and validate maintenance records via CAFM systems and digital platforms
- Support lifecycle planning and condition surveys through accurate plant data reporting
- Carry out inspections of tools, plant, access and safety equipment
Management & Leadership Responsibilities
- Provide operational support and first-line management across shift activities
- Manage team absence and rota coverage effectively
- Validate timesheets, on-call sheets and annual leave requests
- Conduct minimum 10% monthly audit checks on completed works
- Carry out Management Safety Visits and compliance audits
- Ensure SLA response and rectification times are achieved
- Act swiftly during emergencies to protect people, property and service delivery
- Manage incidents of non-compliance in line with contract requirements
Environment
The role will involve working in sensitive and critical areas including:
- ITU
- A&E Admissions
- Operating Theatres
- Mortuary areas
Occasional exposure to emotionally sensitive environments may occur.
Impact of the Role
This position is essential in ensuring the hospital estate is maintained to the highest standard, meeting all statutory compliance and operational requirements within a live healthcare environment.
You will play a vital role in supporting engineering operations across the entire estate and ensuring continuous service provision within a 24/7 critical infrastructure setting.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years' management experience within NHS or critical infrastructure environment
- Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent
- Healthcare or Healthcare PFI experience
- City & Guilds Electrical Installation qualification (one of the following):
- C&G 236 Parts 1, 2 & 3
- C&G 2360 Parts 1, 2, 3
- C&G 2330 Level 2 & 3
- C&G 2560 (2357) Diploma
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
- C&G 2394 & 2395 Testing & Inspection
- Strong working knowledge of LV & HV systems
- Experience working to HTMs and healthcare compliance standards
Desirable
- ONC / HNC / HND in relevant discipline
- HTM Authorised Person status (MGPS, Ventilation, LV/HV)
- Confined Spaces Authorisation
- IPAF (MEWP)
- IOSH / NEBOSH
- IWFM certification
- Degree or Master's in Engineering
Leadership Competencies
We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates:
- Operational Excellence
- Performance Culture
- Empowerment
- Open-Mindedness
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