MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – ELECTRICAL
Carbon60 is looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Technician – Electrical to support facilities maintenance operations within a healthcare environment in Glasgow.
ROLE: Maintenance Technician – Electrical
PAY RATE: £16.37 – £17.31 per hour PAYE
CONTRACT TYPE: Till 21st September (Possibly Permanent)
LOCATION: Glasgow
THE ROLE:
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a busy healthcare facility, ensuring the safe and continuous operation of electrical systems, plant, equipment, and associated building services.
The role involves working within a flexible maintenance team, supporting the upkeep of critical hospital environments and responding to maintenance requirements in line with service level agreements. This position is ideal for a qualified electrician with maintenance experience who can work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance activities
• Maintain electrical systems, generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms, AHUs, water systems, pressure systems, and associated plant equipment
• Respond to breakdowns and unplanned maintenance issues within agreed response times
• Complete minor installation works, repairs, and variation requests
• Produce and follow Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Permit-to-Work documentation
• Accurately complete maintenance reports, certificates, and service records
• Use specialist testing, calibration, and diagnostic equipment where required
• Liaise with supervisors, clients, contractors, and suppliers regarding maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures
• Maintain tools, workshops, and storage areas in a clean and organised manner
• Participate in an on-call rota to provide 24/7 maintenance support
• Support maintenance activities across additional sites when required
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Completed a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar electrical maintenance role
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and building services maintenance
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and follow safe systems of work
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience completing maintenance documentation and records
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota
• Valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
DESIRABLE:
• Previous experience working within a hospital or healthcare environment
• Knowledge of Permit-to-Work systems
• Understanding of Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM)
• Experience working with generators, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and HVAC equipment
• First Aid and CPR training
• Experience producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Knowledge of pressure systems, water systems, and medical gas maintenance
• Familiarity with compliance and statutory maintenance requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Healthcare facilities maintenance environment
• Working within operational hospital and clinical areas
• Occasional travel to support other local sites when required
• Participation in an on-call rota for out-of-hours support
• Compliance with site-specific safety, infection control, and permit procedures
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Use of hand tools, specialist testing equipment, and maintenance machinery
• Working in plant rooms, service areas, and operational healthcare environments
• Ability to access confined or restricted spaces where required
• Manual handling and lifting associated with maintenance activities
• High levels of concentration and attention to detail required
• Ability to work at height and in varying maintenance conditions when necessary
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