Estates Operations

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Nhs Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible and agile working

NHS benefits: annual leave and pension

Health and wellbeing services

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an Electrical Technician to provide comprehensive electrical maintenance across its estate. You will perform planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and fault finding on a wide range of electrical systems and equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with HTMs and Trust policies.

The role supports a safe, compliant and operational healthcare environment for patients, staff and visitors, with records kept using Trust systems and close

Qualifications

• Experience of planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Experience of fault finding and repair of electrical systems.
• Experience in commercial, industrial or healthcare maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
• Willingness to undertake CPD and training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, fault finding and reactive repairs across the Trust estate.
• Carry out electrical installation, alteration and improvement works in clinical and non-clinical areas in line with regulations and procedures.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical regulations, HTMs, and Trust policies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation using Trust systems.
• Liaise with Estates colleagues, contractors and service users to minimise disruption to clinical services.
• Respond to electrical emergencies to maintain continuity of services.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Fault diagnosis & repair

Health & Safety compliance

English communication

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Electrical qualification

Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship

BS 7671 Wiring Regulations (18th Ed)

CPD/Health & Safety training

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 planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Experience of fault finding and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
• Experience of working within a commercial, industrial or healthcare maintenance environment.
• Experience of working safely and in accordance with electrical regulations and safe systems of work.

Desirable criteria

• NHS or healthcare Estates experience.
• Experience of low voltage distribution systems.
• Experience using CAFM systems.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance or equivalent.
• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship.
• 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.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
• Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake further training

Skills, Ability 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 verbal and written communication skills in English

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs).
• Knowledge of NHS Estates compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems.

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.

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.