Electrical Engineer

Company: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
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Location: London
Job Description:

Forget repetitive house-bashing or construction site jobs. As a Shift Electrical Engineer, you’ll tackle varied maintenance tasks across a busy hospital, from wards and operating theatres to plant rooms.

Put your electrical skills to work keeping a hospital running.

With a four-on, four-off shift pattern and annual leave included, you’ll work around five months of the year, while enjoying the benefits of permanent NHS employment.

Location: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, CR7 7YE

Salary: £33,262–£36,027 per annum (including Outer London HCAS), plus additional pay for night shifts and overtime.

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

  • Electrical fault-finding and responding to breakdowns.
  • Maintaining lighting, power distribution and emergency lighting.
  • Working on generators and battery backup systems.
  • Planned maintenance, inspections and testing.
  • Supporting wider building services, including ventilation, air conditioning and medical gases, within your competence.
  • Minor installations and repairs.

  • A recognised electrical apprenticeship and relevant trade qualification.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
  • Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
  • Knowledge of electrical installations, building services and health and safety.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

No previous NHS experience needed. You’ll gain experience with specialist hospital equipment while helping keep essential services running safely.

  • Four on, four off: regular four-day breaks, with rotating day and night shifts.
  • Annual leave: 27 days plus eight bank holidays (calculated in hours to reflect your shift pattern), increasing with NHS service.
  • NHS Pension Scheme with one of the highest employer contributions.
  • Training and development: specialist courses in medical gases, ventilation and pressure systems, with opportunities for career progression.
  • Overtime and night shifts: Opportunities to earn extra. xwwtmva
  • Blue Light Card: discounts on shopping, travel, food and more.

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Posted: October 21st, 2026