Job Description

The closing date is 26th Oct 2025

Job summary

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We are seeking a proactive, skilled, and motivated individual to join our dynamic Estates Maintenance team. In this vital role, you will contribute to the delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance services, ensuring that all areas of the estate are safe, functional, and compliant. Your work will directly support the creation and upkeep of a secure and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across departments, respond promptly to maintenance requests, and help implement preventative measures to reduce downtime. A strong commitment to safety, service excellence, and teamwork is essential for success in this role.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Maintenance Craftsperson Electrical will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialist skills and should possess levels of flexibility and competence to allow them to perform the following:


Perform work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine.


Responsible for fault finding and repair maintenance on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment.


Fire alarms, electrical installations, emergency generators, heating and ventilation, Building management systems, pumps, compressors, motors and their controls

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

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Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.


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For help with your application, contact:

Daniel Neale


daniel.neale@somersetft.nhs.uk


07919995477


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 4


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Salary

27485.00 to 30162.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-PU-3374


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Job locations

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF


Bracken House

Crewkerne Road

Chard

Somerset

TA20 1YA
Chard Community Hospital

Crewkerne Road

Chard

Somerset

TA20 1NF
Crewkerne Community Hospital

Middle Path

Crewkerne

Somerset

TA18 8BX
Wincanton Community Hospital

Dancing Lane

Wincanton

Somerset

BA9 9DQ