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Band 5
Full-time

Electrical Shift Engineer

Leeds Teaching HospitalsSt James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom£32,073 - £39,043Closes 09/10/2026

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Band
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
21/09/2026
Closes
09/10/2026

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Role summary

This role is for an Electrical Shift Engineer within the Estates team at St James's University Hospital. The successful candidate will work a four-on, four-off shift pattern, including days and nights, maintaining a wide range of electrical systems and equipment. It involves carrying out planned preventative maintenance, rectifying reactive works, and problem-solving technical issues to ensure maximum equipment availability and support patient care. The position requires a minimum Level 3 electrical qualification and offers training opportunities for career development.

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Band 5 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.

This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Electrical Shift Engineer

The closing date is 09 October 2026

Job summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The role of Electrical Shift Engineer is a rewarding and entrusted position within the Estates team at St Jamess University Hospital.

the successful candidate must have a minimum of a Level 3 electrical qualification.

The successful candidate will work as part of a shift team and work shifts four on, four off consisting, of two days followed by two nights

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large Trust with a huge portfolio of equipment and systems, which allow the successful candidate to gain experience in a huge range of areas and in a variety of environments.

They will form part of a dynamic team committed to pushing the boundaries, working together to achieve the desired results and the best outcome for our patients. You will work on complex systems, carry out dynamic risk assessments, work autonomously as required, organising and rectifying reactive works and carrying out statutory planned maintenance items to ensure maximum availability of equipment to minimize any downtime. The ethos is to put patients first and work towards a collective goal.

Team building and working are at the core of what we do to ensure that collectively we give of our best. The role will offer training opportunities to help develop the successful

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