Electrical Technician

TN United Kingdom; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Electrical Technician at a leading healthcare provider. You will be part of a dedicated team ensuring the highest standards of electrical maintenance in a hospital environment. Your expertise in electrical engineering will be crucial in maintaining essential services, including fire alarm systems and building management systems. This role offers a collaborative work culture focused on safety and respect, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about healthcare and engineering. Join us in making a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Recognized apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Experience in a hospital environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain electrical engineering services within the hospital.
• Participate in an on-call rota and work at various hospitals.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Maintenance of Electrical Systems

Education

City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Level 3 Certificate in 18th Edition of IEE Regulations

Tools

Fire Alarm Systems

Building Management Systems

Low Voltage (LV) Infrastructure

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring, and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran, please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Electrical Technician based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

An opportunity has arisen in the East Sector Estates Department for a suitably experienced Electrical Technician.

Having gained a recognised apprenticeship and extensive experience in this field, you will form part of a team of electrical technicians reporting directly to the Electrical Supervisor, responsible for the delivery and maintenance of electrical engineering services within an acute hospital environment and across community premises.

You should be able to demonstrate versatility and experience on a range of complex electrical engineering maintenance work tasks, in addition to being an effective communicator.

For further information on the role, please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training, and/or experience required to do the job:

• A City & Guilds Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering and Level 3 Certificate in 18th Edition of IEE Regulations, or equivalent for the trade, are essential.
• Experience in maintaining building services within a hospital environment, including Fire Alarm systems, Emergency lighting, Low Voltage (LV) infrastructure, Lifts, Building Management Systems, is desirable and would be an advantage.
• You will also be required to take part in an on-call rota and be able to work at other hospitals within Ayrshire to meet the demands of the service.
• Due to the requirement to participate in an on-call rota, it is desirable that the successful applicant should live no more than 30 minutes' travelling time from the hospital.

For further information on the requirements for the role, please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 hours per week (8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 am to 1.30 pm Friday)

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

Informal enquiries to John McEwan, Estate Manager, at 01563 827395 or by email to [emailprotected]

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