Estates Operations

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Nhs Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension

Annual leave

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a skilled electrical maintenance technician to provide comprehensive maintenance across the Trust estate. Role involves planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding and testing of electrical systems, ensuring safety and compliance with HTMs and legislation.

Responsibilities include completing maintenance records, collaborating with Estates teams, contractors and service users, and supporting a safe, compliant healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance, fault finding and repair work.
• Experience with electrical installations, lighting and distribution systems.
• Evidence of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Knowledge of current electrical regulations and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, testing and fault finding on electrical systems across the Trust estate.
• Perform electrical installation, alteration and improvement works in clinical and non-clinical areas in line with HTMs and regulations.
• Complete maintenance records and compliance documentation using Trust systems.
• Liaise with Estates colleagues, contractors and service users to ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

BS7671 knowledge

English communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Electrical

City & Guilds qualification

BS 7671 qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Job overview

The post holder will provide a comprehensive electrical maintenance service across Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, undertaking planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding, testing and installation work on a wide range of electrical systems and equipment. The role supports the delivery of a safe, compliant and operational healthcare environment for patients, staff and visitors, ensuring statutory and mandatory maintenance activities are completed in accordance with relevant legislation, HTMs and Trust policies.

Main duties of the job

Undertake planned preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, fault finding and reactive repairs on a wide range of electrical systems, plant and equipment across the Trust estate. Carry out electrical installation, alteration and improvement works in clinical and non-clinical areas in accordance with relevant regulations and Trust procedures. Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with current electrical regulations, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health and Safety legislation and Trust policies. Support the delivery of statutory maintenance, testing and compliance activities associated with electrical infrastructure and systems. Respond to maintenance requests and electrical emergencies to maintain continuity of services. Accurately complete maintenance records, work orders and compliance documentation using Trust systems. Liaise with Estates colleagues, contractors and service users to ensure effective service delivery and minimal disruption to clinical services. Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant and operational healthcare environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of electrical maintenance, fault finding and repair work
• Experience working on electrical installations, lighting, power distribution and associated systems
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance

Desirable criteria

• NHS or healthcare Estates experience.
• Experience of working within healthcare, public sector or complex building environments
• Experience using CAFM systems.
• Experience of electrical testing, inspection and certification activities

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance or equivalent.
• City & Guilds Electrical qualification or equivalent.
• BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations qualification (18th Edition or current equivalent)

Desirable criteria

• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent).
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of electrical systems, fault diagnosis and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Understanding of statutory maintenance and compliance requirements.
• Good written and verbal skills in English

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs).
• Knowledge of NHS Estates compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems.
• Awareness of specialist healthcare electrical systems.
• Basic IT skills and experience using electronic maintenance management systems

Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

• Able to travel to other sites and off-site as necessary
• Able to participate in the Estates on-call rota

Desirable criteria

• Able to undertake duties involving working at height, confined spaces and manual handling following appropriate training
• Able to work flexibly to meet service requirements, including emergency callouts and planned shutdowns

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.