How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Electrician – Permanent, Full Time (6-Week Shift Pattern)
Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital, FK5 4WR
Salary: Up to £43,039 per annum + excellent benefits
About the Role
Serco are seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrician to join their Estates and Facilities Team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
You will play a vital role in maintaining and ensuring the relability, safety, and efficiency of the hospital’s electrical systems and services, working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
Primary duties will include planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault diagnosis, repair, installation, and testing of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM) standards. Your work will contribute to maintaining critical infrastructure that supports patient care, 24 hours a day.
Due to the nature of the position, you will be required to operate under a 6-week shift rota to ensure continuous coverage.
Responsibilities
As an Electrician, you will be responsible for:
- Providing specialist electrical advice and support to colleagues and contractors
- Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance on plant, equipment, and infrastructure
- Undertaking fault-finding, testing, inspection, and diagnosis of complex electrical systems
- Completing installation, repair, calibration, and validation tasks, adhering to regulatory standards
- Utilising calibrated test equipment to ensure the safe operation of wiring systems, emergency generators, and critical equipment
- Participating in the on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency response
- Maintaining accurate records, including work orders, test certificates, and reports
- Supporting apprentices and junior team members as required
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- A recognised electrical trade qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3/4) and practical experience in a complex building environment
- Strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work autonomously, prioritising demands efficiently
- Knowledge of operational electrical regulations, including BS7671 (Wiring Regulations) and safe systems of work
- Familiarity with (or a willingness to learn) Building Management Systems, medical gases, HVAC, or similar infrastructure
- Problem-solving abilities, the capacity to act with initiative, and the delivery of safe, high-quality work under pressure
Vetting & Additional Requirements
- Membership of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme will be required
- Completion of an Occupational Health Questionnaire (to assess capabilities and potential adjustments)
About Serco
Serco is an international provider of public-sector services, delivering critical functions across healthcare, defence, transport, justice, and citizen services. committed to delivering innovative, inclusive, and transformative solutions, the company values diversity and invests in continuous development.
As an employee, you will have access to:
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Development & Growth
- Over 1,100 internal training courses, funding for apprenticeships (including Level 3 Team Leader & Level 5 Operations Manager), and mentoring programs
- A progressive career structure, including internal promotion pathways
Wellbeing & Benefits
- 27 days' leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa healthcare, and a wellbeing app
- 24/7 virtual GP access and discounted gym memberships
- Paid volunteering days and tax-free Payroll Giving (supporting charitable initiatives)
- Cost-effective shopping discounts, including 1000+ retailers for food, fashion, travel, and entertainment
Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
- SercoInspire (Gender)
- SercoEmbrace (Multicultural)
- SercoUnlimited (People with Disabilities)
- In@Serco (LGBTQIA+ & Ally Networks)
Serco adheres to reasonable adjustments for candidates during the recruitment process and is a stong advocate of flexible working. Employed are encouraged to access tailored support tailored to their needs.
How to Apply
Apply today to join a team making a real difference. Due to high application volumes, closing dates may be brought forward, so prompt submission is advised.
Serco prioritises fair access for all candidates, including those with unspent convictions. For further details, contact 0345 010 4000.
Serco: Building a better future, together.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills