Electrician

Electricians work on several different and sometimes complex electrical systems and equipment ensuring they are safe and working correctly.

You are an essential part of the maintenance teams working to keep systems running and buildings safe which is vital for the hospital patients, staff and visitors alike.

The work can be really varied from working on lighting systems, heating, cold and hot water to ventilation and building management controls. You will be able to help fix and maintain electric equipment to a high standard, ensuring that people are able to use and benefit from your work.

Electrician is also known as Electrical Technician .

Role Characteristics

Carry out routine scheduled maintenance on electrical systems in accordance with technical guidance/Health Technical Memorandum’s
Carry out reactive works on electrical systems such as lighting circuits when they fail
Work collaboratively as part of a maintenance team and with external contractors on electrical systems
Communication is a key skill when dealing with other departments when organising works and working with other trades
Interpret and work from electrical drawings
Undergo specialist training courses for personal development to enable you to work on specialist hospital services

Skills

Operating equipment
Problem-solving
Communication
Team work
Record keeping
Specialist skills

Day in the life

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Routes into this role

Here are some example routes that can lead into this role.

Volunteering or work experience

Maths and English skills

GCSEs

T-Level

An apprenticeship

How to become

You will usually need 2 or more GCSEs for a level 2 course, or 5 GCSEs for a level 3 course.

A college course can give you some of the technical knowledge and practical skills you'll need to become an electrician. You'll still need practical experience in the workplace to become fully qualified, you could do this via an apprenticeship or an NVQ, for example NVQ Level 3 Craft Certificate.

It is important to check your preferred course provider's entry requirements for guidance.

Where can this role lead

No matter what role you start in or where you are in your career path, there are always opportunities to develop and progress in health and care.

The Electrical Technician role is one which can be the foundation for a number of different career paths, largely dependent upon the individual. But individuals who want to continue their learning can do so through the HNC/HND/Degree path or equivalent NVQ qualifications which can link directly to Operational roles within the NHS such as the Estates Officer Role, Estates Manager, Estates Manager (Specialist) and ultimately the Head of Service Estates. These roles are essentially all Operational roles but equally depending upon the module taken individual could go down the Design/Management path – Project Manager/Electrical Design Engineer.

Location

Care Homes
Community Settings
GP Practices
Hospitals
Laboratories
Armed Forces
At Home
Offices
Opticians
Peoples Homes
Pharmacies
Prisons
Schools, colleges and universities

Working hours

Flexible Hours
Full Time
Part Time
Weekdays
Weekends
Nights
Casual Hours

Leeds Opportunities

Apprenticeships

Electrician Apprenticeships

Find out more about Electrician apprenticeships across Yorkshire.

Organisation: UCAS

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BTECs, T-levels or A-levels

Electrician courses with the Leeds College of Building

Find out more about Electrician courses at the Leeds College of Building.

Organisation: Leeds College of Building

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Apprenticeships

Leeds College Of Building Electrical Courses

Offering courses for people looking to retrain as an electrician or upskill their existing electrical qualifications, from Level 1 through to Level 3.

Organisation: Leeds College of Building

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Volunteering

Volunteering in Health and Care

Find out more about volunteering opportunities in Health and Care

Organisation: Volunteering Oppertunities

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