Multi Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias

Job Title: Electrical Engineer (Multi-Skilled)
Location: Hull Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC)
Reports to: Senior Facilities Manager – Technical Services
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Working Hours

• Salary Range: £32,000 – £38,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Working Pattern:
• • Core shifts typically worked Monday to Friday
  • Flexibility required to support:
  • • Early / late shifts where necessary
    • Planned maintenance shutdowns
    • Occasional out‑of‑hours or on‑call support (if applicable)

Role Purpose

• To deliver safe, compliant, and reliable maintenance services across Hull CDC.
• To act as the site electrical lead, while providing multi‑skilled engineering support to ensure service continuity.

• To support patient-critical diagnostic services in a live healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical (Primary Skill – Core Accountability)

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance across the site, ensuring tasks are completed safely, on time, and to the required standard.
• Undertake fault-finding, diagnosis, repair and replacement on electrical systems and associated equipment, including:
  • LV distribution, lighting, and small power
  • Emergency lighting systems (functional checks and defect rectification)
  • Fixed electrical equipment and building services interfaces
• Support LV switchgear operations where competent, including safe isolation, lock-off/tag-out, proving dead, and safe reinstatement of supplies in line with site procedures.
• Support electrical testing and inspection activities (as applicable to site), including coordination and/or completion of minor works certification, EICR support, and PAT coordination.
• Complete minor installation works and small upgrades where required (e.g., containment adjustments, accessory changes, replacements), ensuring compliance with BS 7671 and site standards.
• Act as the site electrical point of contact for audits, inspections, and contractor activities; ensure electrical works are correctly planned, controlled and documented.

Multi‑Skilled Engineering (Secondary but Essential)

• Deliver first‑line mechanical and fabric support, including:
• • Minor plumbing repairs (leaks, taps, valves, sanitary fittings)
  • Basic HVAC support (first‑line fault finding, filters, belts, temperature issues)
  • Pumps, plant checks, and visual inspections
• Undertake building fabric works, such as:
• • Doors, locks, ceilings, signage, minor repairs
• Escalate specialist works appropriately and support contractors.

Healthcare Environment Support

• Work safely in clinical, patient‑occupied, and diagnostic areas.
• Liaise with clinical teams to minimise disruption to:
• • Imaging suites (MRI, CT, X‑ray)
  • Treatment and consultation spaces
• Follow infection control, permit-to-work, and access procedures at all times.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

• Work in accordance with Mitie and client health & safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work at all times.
• Prepare and follow risk assessments, RAMS and permits-to-work as required (including isolation/lock-out procedures).
• Accurately record all work activity on the CAFM system, including clear fault descriptions, rectification notes, parts used and time taken, to support KPI/SLA reporting.
• Maintain statutory, planned and reactive maintenance records to support compliance audits and assurance.
• Report hazards, near misses and incidents promptly and contribute to toolbox talks and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain awareness of fire safety systems and interfaces (non-specialist) and escalate defects to the appropriate specialist teams.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Escort and supervise specialist contractors.
• Ensure compliance with site rules, H&S, and RAMS.
• Support audits, inspections, and client compliance activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Maintenance
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• Experience in commercial, healthcare, or critical environments
• Proven multi‑skilled maintenance capability

Desirable

• Healthcare or Community Diagnostic Centre experience
• Basic HVAC / mechanical knowledge
• IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent)
• Authorised Person / Competent Person experience (or willingness to train)

Skills & Behaviours

• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Safety-first mindset with strong awareness of patient risk and clinical environment requirements.
• Flexible and proactive approach to planned and reactive maintenance delivery.
• Clear communication with clinical teams, colleagues, and non-technical stakeholders.
• High standards of professionalism, compliance and customer service.

Operational Delivery

• Respond to reactive tasks within agreed service levels and escalate high-risk defects in accordance with site escalation procedures.
• Support service continuity by providing flexible cover (e.g., early/late shifts, planned shutdowns and out-of-hours support where required).
• Assist with basic parts/spares management, identify recurring issues, and propose corrective actions to reduce repeat failures.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Facilities Manager, helpdesk and wider engineering team to maintain a safe and reliable environment.

Mitie Behaviours

• Provide a customer-focused service, maintaining professional standards and representing Mitie positively on site.
• Take ownership of tasks from start to finish, seeking support when needed and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to deliver contract objectives.
• Act with integrity and accountability, ensuring compliance, confidentiality and respect within a healthcare environment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include right to work verification, references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, where required by the client/site.
• Compliance with site policies including security, confidentiality, and infection prevention procedures.
• IT literacy sufficient to use CAFM/mobile devices, email and standard Microsoft applications.