Electrical Technician

Job title: Electrical Technician
Salary: c£40,000 dep on exp + benefits
Location: London, Harley Street area (fully onsite)
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, rolling shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off to incl. weekends & bank holidays


The role


We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Technician to join our dedicated Engineering and Estates team at one of London's leading private hospitals. In this vital role, you will play a key part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our hospital's electrical systems and infrastructure.


The post holder will be responsible for technical fault finding, diagnosis, testing, and repair across a wide range of engineering plant and equipment, including emergency lighting systems, electrical distribution, general and specialist lighting, fire detection systems, standby generator plant, security access control, nurse call systems, and lifts .


You will carry out both reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) , as well as visual inspections, remedial works, minor improvements , and support capital projects as directed. Working within a fast-paced clinical environment, you will play an essential role in maintaining compliance, supporting operational continuity, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.


This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and technically proficient professional who thrives on variety and takes pride in delivering high-quality work within a healthcare setting.

About us


Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity , we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.


We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.

Key Duties

• To work in accordance with the requirements of the electrical HTMs, statutory regulations, IET wiring regulations and TLC policies.
• To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner following the appropriate risk assessment at all times.
• Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the management.
• Undertake reactive repair works as directed by the helpdesk.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with Clinic procedures.
• Undertake technical fault finding on complex electrical systems and equipment.
• Follow detailed electrical drawings and specifications, interpret and follow all relevant regulations at all times.
• Use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
• To be a member of the Clinic's emergency team for fire, security and lift entrapments.
• To ensure own personal health and safety and that of other workers by attention to surroundings and hazards.
• To abide by the policies of the Clinic, including responsibilities for health and safety and fire procedures.
• To ensure that any mandatory training or continuous professional development requirements relevant to your role are met at all times.
• To maintain confidentiality of the Clinic's patient records, employee information and business information at all times, in accordance with department/directorate procedures and the Clinic's data protection policies.
• To attend department team meetings and other meetings as appropriate.

Additional Duties:

• To attend work as necessary on rest days to cover sickness, training courses or other works that may have an adverse effect on service if adequate staffing levels are not maintained. For which additional payment will be made.

• Travel away from The London Clinic with overnight stays to attend courses, symposiums or assess new plant may be required from time to time.

Example of shift pattern:


Week 1 - Days, 7am-7pm


Week 2 - Days, 7am-7pm


Week 3 - Nights, 7pm-7am

Skills and Experience

• City & Guilds 2365 Qualification
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering OR City & Guilds 2357 level 3 NVQ Diploma
• Holds an 18th Edition wiring regulations (BS 7671) qualification
• LVAP Qualification - desirable (we can support training for this qualification)
• Significant experience as a qualified electrical working within commercial properties.
• Good communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good fault-finding skills
• Good work ethic
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to read electrical drawings

Benefits


We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.


The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.