Job Description

Spire Healthcare, Pontprennau, | Cardiff | Hospital Engineer (Electrical) | Private Hospital | Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hrs | Training & Development Opportunities

At Spire Cardiff Hospital, your work will have a direct impact on patient care. As a Hospital Engineer with an electrical focus, you’ll help ensure our hospital environment is safe, compliant and fully operational—supporting clinicians to deliver outstanding care every day. Whether you’re an experienced engineer or nearing the end of your studies and ready to begin your career, this is a role where you can truly make a difference while developing your skills in a modern healthcare setting.

Working as part of a supportive engineering team, you’ll take ownership of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks across a range of systems. From electrical infrastructure to ventilation and water systems, your work will keep the hospital running smoothly and safely. You’ll also liaise with specialist contractors, maintain compliance with HTM standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Success in this role means delivering reliable, high-quality maintenance, prioritising workload effectively, and ensuring all systems meet regulatory and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance using CMMS
• Support electrical systems alongside ventilation, water systems and infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with HTM guidance and manufacturer standards
• Liaise with specialist contractors, promoting safe working practices
• Respond to maintenance requests and prioritise workload effectively
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Participate in on-call rota (1 in 4) and emergency response
• Support fire safety systems, testing and drills
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Who we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Electrical qualification (C&G, NVQ or equivalent) or working towards completion
• Experience or strong interest in maintenance engineering/building services
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks

Desirable:

• Experience in healthcare, facilities or critical environments
• Knowledge of HTM standards (training provided)

Working Hours:- Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:00, On-call rota: 1 in 4

Contract:- Permanent - Full Time

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance and free Bupa wellness screening
• Employer pension and life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• “Spire for you” discounts and cashback
• Ongoing training and development
• Gym and wellbeing benefits
• Structured training and development opportunities

At Spire Healthcare, our people are our difference. If you’re looking to build a rewarding career where your skills contribute to patient wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about career opportunities with Spire, please contact Alison Roberts at alison.roberts@spirehealthcare.com

Closing Date: If sufficient applications are received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

Spire Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference—it’s their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence that sets us apart.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care' Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.