[ref. q16045617] Electrical Craftsperson - Royal Gwent Hospital - Newport
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated, appropriately skilled, reliable and enthusiastic Electrical Maintenance Craftsperson that is able to work well under pressure to carry out planned maintenance and day to day repairs within a hospital environment.
The post is working days with a requirement to work shifts when the needs of the Health Board require.
As a large-scale NHS employer, Aneurin Bevan offers competitive benefit packages providing all our staff with the right flexible approach, well-being and reward.- Generous holiday entitlement, 28 days on appointment, 30 days after 5 years service and 34 days after 10 years service.
- Pay progression
- Pension Membership
- Flexible approach to Working Practices
- Access to a range of Support Networks
- Credit Unions
- Staff Recognition Awards
- Occupational Health and Employee Wellbeing
Main duties of the job
To install or construct various works on new and existing installations and carry out the relevant tests e.g. IEE regulation tests. To maintain and repair existing electrical installations e.g. switch gear, motors, lighting, power circuits, etc.to maintain and repair safety and warning systems e.g. emergency lighting and the correct charging of batteries.
To maintain, operate and repair electrical equipment and plant and services. To adhere to safety and statutory procedures and planned preventative maintenance schemes to ensure statutory compliance.
To carry out and record electrical testing procedures in accordance with the current IEE Wiring Regulations (17^th Edition).
To install metal and plastic conduit and trunking systems. To install all wiring systems e.g. mineral insulated copper clad, FP2000, twin and earth, SWA etc, including all switch, control and protective equipment, luminaires and fittings.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy.Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria- Customer care awareness
- Able to work as a team leader
- Ability to undertake other duties within areas of competence
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of general building construction
- Appropriate work experience
- Hospital experience in a Works environment
Qualifications and/or Training
Essential criteria- Relevant NVQ Level 3 and AM2 in conjunction with a level 3 City & Guilds diploma (electrical installation)
- Construction & Training Board (CITB)
- Prefabricated Access Suppliers & Manufacturers Association (PASMA) Regulation training
- Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) Regulation training
- Trained in Health & Safety awareness
- I.E.E. Wiring Regulations (18th Edition)
- CSCS or ECS
Values
Essential criteria- Good communicator
- Self motivated
- Customer focused
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Hold a current driving licence
If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.