Advanced Engineer - Electrical

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated electrician to join their Estates department at Furness General Hospital. The successful candidate will perform electrical maintenance on power and lighting systems while working under the supervision of the Electrical Estates Officer. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential. Full training will be provided, and the role is subject to a criminal record check.

Qualifications

• Time served and suitably qualified in electrical trade.
• Experience of safe systems of work in engineering or construction.
• Experience of large scale electrical plant and BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance and installation work.
• Collaborate with a team while also working independently.
• Assist other trades and undertake additional tasks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Computer Literate

Education

Full apprenticeship or equivalent training

NVQ3, BTEC or Equivalent

HNC in relevant subject

18th Edition

PAT testing certificate

Driving licence (B+E)

Job description

The Estates department at Furness General Hospital is a group of highly skilled electrical and mechanical engineers, creative building craftsperson, and dedicated support staff.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic electrician to join us.

You should be experienced, time served, and suitably qualified in an electrical trade, and/or associated plant maintenance and fault finding.

Main duties of the job

This is a highly rewarding role. Working under the Electrical Estates Officer, the successful candidate will embark on a challenging adventure, safely, efficiently, and with patient and staff safety at the heart of their focus.

Working as part of a team, and individually, you will be required to carry out electrical maintenance and installation work within acute and community NHS properties. This will be on power and lighting systems, electrical heating, motors, lifts, and back-up generators. There may also be additional work on systems such as ventilation, air conditioning, and other healthcare related electrical services - with full training.

The successful candidate must be able to self-motivate, work relatively unsupervised, and be a good communicator on all levels. Flexible working will be required where you will assist other trades and undertake other tasks to maintain the building services.

A healthcare background would be advantageous but not essential - as specific training will be provided.

This post is based at Furness General Hospital.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital. (WGH) Also as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, and Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

RLI provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Please note: Although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, the role is based at, and working on behalf of, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust properties through the OneLSC Corporate Collaboration.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Full apprenticeship or equivalent approved training.
• NVQ3, BTEC or Equivalent
• HNC in relevant subject
• 18th Edition
• PAT testing certificate
• Driving licence (B+E).

Experience

• Experience of safe systems of work in an engineering, construction, or manufacturing industry.
• Experience of BMS systems
• Experience of commercial or industrial large scale electrical plant

Skills, ability & knowledge

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with other members of the department, other (non technical) Trust staff, patients, visitors, public utilities and emergency services as required.
• Ability to deal with information sensitively and confidentially.
• Computer Literate.
• Ability to guide, lead, and train apprentices and other trainees.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearpro rata per annum