Electrical Tradesperson

The Methodist Church in Britain; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an electrical tradesperson within the Estates & Facilities Department. The role involves installation, testing, repair and routine maintenance of electrical equipment across NHS healthcare buildings, including emergency call-outs and on-call duty.

It is a full-time position across Trust sites in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. You will join a multi-skilled maintenance team, driving license required, and a Level 3 electrical

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) qualification.
• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent formal electrical training.
• Experience working with low-voltage systems, distribution boards, lighting and power circuits.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, validate, repair and maintain electrical equipment and services across healthcare buildings.
• Carry out maintenance with emphasis on safety, including working near patients and the public.
• Assist a multi-skilled team of tradespeople and undertake on-call duties.
• Respond to emergency repairs and overtime including weekends as required.
• Cover Trust sites in the Great Yarmouth & Waveney area and work across multiple sites.

Skills

Health and safety adherence

Flexible approach to work

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) qualification

Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent training

Job description

This electrical tradesperson post sits in the Estates & Facilities Department at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working alongside a multi-skilled maintenance team. The work covers installation, testing, repair and routine maintenance of electrical equipment and services across healthcare buildings, with emergency call-outs and on-call duty. It is a full-time, five-day role across Trust sites in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area, requiring a driving licence and close work near patients. Candidates need a Level 3 electrical qualification and proven low-voltage experience.

What the job involves

• Install, commission, validate, repair and maintain new, refurbished and existing commercial and domestic electrical equipment and services
• Follow health and safety guidelines and regulations at all times
• Carry out maintenance across healthcare buildings, working close to patients and the public
• Assist a multi-skilled team of tradespeople with maintenance work
• Carry out maintenance tasks that may need working at height or in confined spaces
• Undertake emergency repairs when required
• Work on your own once you have gained experience of the sites
• Work across Trust sites in the Gt Yarmouth & Waveney area
• Take part in the on-call rota and undertake overtime, including weekend working
• Cover areas of responsibility including general lighting and power, nurse call, fire alarm and building management systems

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering
• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent formal electrical training
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) qualification

Experience

• Significant practical electrical maintenance and repair in a commercial, industrial or large complex estate
• Fault finding, diagnosis and repair of electrical systems and equipment
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Working on low-voltage systems, distribution boards, lighting and power circuits

Skills & knowledge

• Working with minimum supervision under strict health and safety conditions
• Flexible approach to work, including overtime at short notice

Checks & eligibility

• Current full UK manual driving licence

Other

• Willing to join the Estates on-call rota, including working outside normal hours
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and bank holidays when required
• Willing to undertake further training, including all mandatory training
• Numerate and literate, with good written skills

Nice to have

• Experience of building management systems (BMS)
• Experience of fire alarm systems
• Experience of UPS and IPS systems
• Experience of testing and inspection
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing
• HTM 06 electrical safety training
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and technical information
• Previous experience in an NHS, healthcare or similarly critical environment