Electrical Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Electrical Assistant to support the Estates Electrical Team in delivering safe, effective maintenance across Trust sites. You will assist with PPM, reactive repairs, minor works and installations and help ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

The role includes assisting with routine maintenance, inspections and surveys, supporting cross-trade maintenance activities and participating in out-of-hours arrangements to

Qualifications

• Assist with routine maintenance, inspections and repairs across electrical infrastructure.
• Support planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and emergency responses.
• Maintain records and assist with surveys and audits.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified electrical staff with routine maintenance, inspections and installations.
• Carry out minor maintenance works under supervision.
• Support fault finding and safe working practices.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Job description

The Electrical Assistant supports the Estates Electrical Team in delivering safe, effective and responsive maintenance services across all Trust sites. The post holder assists with planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, minor works and installations, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, statutory regulations and health and safety requirements. The role contributes to maintaining essential electrical services and to supporting a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors., Assist qualified electrical staff with routine maintenance, inspections, repairs and installations across the Trust's electrical infrastructure. Support planned preventative maintenance programmes, respond to reactive maintenance requests, complete maintenance records and job documentation, assist with surveys and audits, and help maintain patient-facing equipment and facilities. Participate in emergency response activities and provide support to other Estates trades as required., The postholder will undertake minor maintenance works under supervision, assist Competent Persons with electrical installations and low-voltage works, carry out routine PPM activities, support fault finding and repairs, and ensure compliance with safe systems of work. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, using appropriate PPE and equipment, assisting with cross-trade maintenance activities, responding to urgent operational issues affecting patient services, supporting estates surveys and audits, and participating in the Trusts out-of-hours arrangements where required. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, a strong safety focus and a commitment to delivering high-quality Estates services.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

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We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

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