Electrical Technician - Scarborough

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a motivated Electrical Technician to join their dedicated team in Scarborough. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the maintenance of critical engineering services within a bustling hospital environment. Ideal candidates will be team players with a strong commitment to learning and development. With comprehensive training provided, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their skills in a supportive setting. Enjoy a range of benefits, including access to the NHS Pension Scheme and generous holiday allowances, while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27-33 days holiday

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Completion of a trade-specific engineering apprenticeship is required.
• Experience in electrical systems in a commercial setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to maintain engineering services in healthcare facilities.
• Contribute to the maintenance and smooth functioning of hospital systems.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Teamwork

Maintenance experience

Health service knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Accredited trade specific engineering apprenticeship

Driving license

Inspection & Test (2391)

First Aid Training

Tools

Electrical infrastructure tools

Emergency generator supply systems

Job description

Employer: York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management

Employer Type: NHS

Site: Scarborough Hospital

Town: Scarborough

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum

Salary Period: Yearly

Closing Date: 07/01/2025 23:59

Electrical Technician - Scarborough

Band 5

Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).

Our Values

• We are KIND
• We are OPEN
• We pursue EXCELLENCE

We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.

Job Overview

Contract: Permanent

Base: Scarborough

Are you looking for a post based within our York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management Team?

Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated?

Then we may have the role for you!

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for an approachable and flexible Electrical Technician to join our team in Scarborough. Relevant knowledge or experience on hospital systems is not essential as full training will be provided, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.

Overtime/additional hours may also be available at times, for those who wish to do this.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate must be able to work co-operatively as part of a team, comprising of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance colleagues, and have demonstrable experience of working within a maintenance environment.

The role is critical to the Estates Department's maintenance support service, and is demanding and varied as it covers a range of engineering services. The role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning and maintenance of a range of engineering services, in the Trust's clinical and non-clinical facilities. It is a very busy directorate, and you will be part of a team that is constantly working to improve the quality and safety of the Trust's healthcare facilities.

In addition, the successful candidate should be reliable, resilient, enthusiastic, motivated and be able to work under pressure with the minimum of supervision.

Working for Our Organisation

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• The post holder must have completed an accredited trade specific engineering apprenticeship (3-4 Years)
• Current driving license should not amass 12 points within any 3 year period.
• Inspection & Test (2391), LOLER, Asbestos, Confined spaces, First Aid Training (these training items are essential for the role and if not held on appointment must be obtained within the first 2 years of appointment).
• Ventilation (CP), Pressure Systems (SP)

Experience & Knowledge Required

• The post holder will have completed further development (normally 2 post years initial apprenticeship training) gathering specialist expertise in Electrical knowledge across a range of technical subjects in a commercial (not residential) setting.
• Specialist expertise in Health service knowledge across a range of technical subjects listed below, to enable them to carry out statutory required tasks in the areas.
• Knowledge and experience of electrical infrastructure and emergency generator supply.

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP (YTHFM LLP) provides a full range of estates and facilities services to York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, together with project management for capital investments. YTHFM LLP is a partnership between York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Limited.

New starters will be employed by YTHFM and not directly by the NHS, however, they will enjoy the same terms and conditions as NHS staff covered by Agenda for Change. YTHFM employees have access to the NHS pension scheme.

For further information about York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management type ythfm.co.uk in your internet search bar.