Band 5 - Electrical Technician, Estates Maintenance Worker, WGH

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified electrician to join their dynamic team at a leading healthcare facility. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of electrical systems, including fire alarms and nurse call systems, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. With a strong emphasis on staff development, the organization provides ample training and apprenticeship opportunities to enhance your skills. Enjoy the flexibility of working in a supportive environment that prioritizes work-life balance and innovation in patient care. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a vital sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Overtime Pay

Call Out Payments

On-Call Payments

Staff Development Programs

Qualifications

• Must be city and guilds trained and have completed an electrical apprenticeship.
• 18th edition regulations qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and fault find electrical circuits.
• Partake in the on-call emergency cover rota.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Problem Solving

Fire Alarm Systems

Nurse Call Systems

Low Voltage (LV) Systems

Education

City and Guilds 236 Part A and B

City and Guilds 2391 Inspecting and Testing

Electrical Apprenticeship

Tools

Generators

Boiler Plant

Heating and Ventilation Systems

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

We are seeking a qualified electrician to work within a small team of electricians at Watford General Hospital. Must be able to work unsupervised. May also be required to work at Saint Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital from time to time.

With additional benefits such as RRP, overtime, call out and on-call payments, there is earning potential in excess of £40,000.

Our staff development is important to us, and we have a wealth of training and apprenticeship schemes to broaden and develop your skills with the support of the Estates management.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ: Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Main duties of the job

To carry out planned maintenance and fault find electrical circuits. Must be city and guilds trained and to have completed an electrical apprenticeship. 18th edition regulations qualification would be beneficial. Understanding the workings of fire alarm systems and nurse call systems. Able to work on small power and lighting circuits. Partake in the on-call emergency cover rota. Complete PPM as per HTM compliance. An understanding of Generators, Fire alarms, LV panels, Boiler plant, and nurse call systems.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail].

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job responsibilities

Working as part of a team in the estates department looking after the electrical services. You may be asked from time to time to cover duties on our other sites, such as SACH, HHH, and clinics. You will be required to cover out of hour duties as part of the on-call rota reporting to the on-call manager. At times you may be required to cover supervisory duties.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Electrical qualification City and Guilds 236 part A and B and City and Guilds 2391 Inspecting and testing
• AP and CP completed courses
• Previous NHS experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of LV, CP electrical requirements
• Experience of Fire alarms, Generators and Lifts, Nurse call systems, UPS systems
• Knowledge of Mechanical systems, Med Gas, Boilers Heating and Ventilation systems, AHU and BMS control systems.

Experience

• Apprenticeship at college and on the tools
• NHS experience
• Experience working in a multidisciplined maintenance organisation preferably within a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working without direct supervision
• Demonstrable ability at problem solving within a maintenance context.

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.

£31,469 to £38,308 a year inc. HCA. Plus 12.5% R&R reviewed annually & On Call payment.