Electrician | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

We are hiring a Maintenance Electrician to work within the Estates & Facilities team at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust provides NHS care and treatment for people with mental health problems in seven London boroughs and nationally.

You will cover community properties.

• Applicants should be able to prioritise their work
• Identify parts and materials required for specific tasks
• Understand and carry out tasks from appropriate technical instructions/drawings, specifications in a safe, tidy manner
• Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high standard
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge in electrical maintenance work, reactive repairs, compliance monitoring and associated remedial work
• In the performance of your role you will be expected to form good working relationships and show a customer service approach with clients, staff and contract personnel.

In keeping with our obligations under the new Coronavirus Regulations 2021 in relation to Care Home visits, the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of full vaccination status against Covid-19.

The role holder will be based at Maudsley Hospital located at Denmark Hill SE5 8AZ. We also provide services and operate across other locations, such as London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; and substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich and Wandsworth.

• Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
• Accommodation,our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
• NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Staff restaurants

Key Responsibilities:

1. To undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and emergency works as demanded by a Hospital of this type. Use all skills, experience and knowledge ensuring safe working methods to carry out maintenance tasks in the most cost effective way for the Trust
2. To understand the workings of buildings, engineering services and systems in NHS/Trust premises. Ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard and that all plant and equipment are utilised in a safe and efficient manner
3. To carry out work in a timely manner as requested using the current works requisition system and ensuring that any associated information is recorded.
4. To work as part of a departmental team and where necessary support colleagues of all levels and disciplines as required.
5. To provide a maintenance service to all Trust buildings, off site properties and be able to work unsupervised.
6. To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns, duties or location are required.
7. To keep up to date with current legislation and attend training courses as directed by Estate Management
8. To be able to work safely in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, current guidance and to follow any other safety policies as issued by the Trust
9. To be compassionate and mindful to our clients and be mindful of the need for safe use, security, storage of plant, equipment and tools
10. To drive between trust properties in a safe and timely manner adhering to trust policies

This advert closes on Monday 24 Feb 2025