Estates Technician (Electrical Bias)
Job overview
Do you hold a level 3 BTEC/City&Guilds or apprenticeship qualification in an Electrical engineering trade, or have equivalent training/ industry experience?
Do you enjoy problem solving and using a hands-on approach in your day to day work?
If you have answered yes to both questions then we want to hear from you!
Join us as an Estates Technician, carrying out planned maintenance to help us provide the best environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Main duties of the job
Working with other trades, you will carry out planned/unplanned maintenance on the trust estate.
We will offer you a varied role where no two days are the same. All we ask in return is some flexibility to carry out maintenance tasks and emergency calls outside normal clinical times.
The shift rota will be 7.15am – 6.00pm, 4 days per week with 1 rolling rest day Monday - Friday. On-call duties will be required as part of the rota
Working for our organisation
Our Estate Team are a welcoming group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.
We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great a work life balance. We'll support you, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.
In addition, there is 27 days annual leave (rising to 30) plus bank holidays, NHS discounts and an attractive NHS pension scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To ensure Electrical plant operations are maintained to provide the correct service and environmental conditions within the Trust Estate.- Working with your Electrical Supervisor and colleagues , deliver the repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) electrical service activity to ensure compliance with statute and best practice, and customer satisfaction.
- Carry out complex/non-routine/routine electrical work on engineering services, equipment and systems, working in other trades as necessary, in accordance with current regulations and legislation.
- This is a “hands-on” position and you will require the skills to carry out planned maintenance and reactive tasks.
- This role includes on call duties, and some flexibility with start and finish times will be required dependent upon clinical operational restrictions
This role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.
This role will be required to carry out maintenance outside of main clinical times and some flexibility of shift times will be required.
Overtime duties may be required by this role.
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Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria- Knowledge of a full range of electrical procedures acquired through a 4 year accredited training course on required equipment; level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant or equivalent experience
- Knowledge / awareness of asbestos, water, electrical and mechanical safety
- Specialist knowledge/experience in electrical systems – ie LV infrastructure, fire alarms, control systems, electrical maintenance
- Health & Safety Qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria- • Experience of multi skilled trades acquired through training / experience
- • Experienced in the use of IT based control systems
- • Evidence of recent and relevant CPD
- • Experience in writing and compiling reports.
- • Knowledge / awareness of asbestos, water ,electrical and mechanical safety
- • Holds a current driving licence
- Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance
- Specialist knowledge/experience in electrical systems – ie LV infrastructure, fire alarms, control systems, electrical maintenance
- Knowledge and experience of mechanical services
- Knowledge of works within hospital environments
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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