Estates Technician - Electrical

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks an experienced Electrician to operate and maintain electrical installations and services. Responsibilities include emergency repairs, fault finding, and compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized electrical qualification and experience in a hospital setting. The role offers an annual salary range of £37,259 to £45,356, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable in-depth knowledge in small power, lighting, emergency lighting.
• Experience in an acute hospital environment required.
• Knowledge of HTM’s and BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical testing for compliance with BS7671.
• Perform emergency repairs and fault findings.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to assess situations

Ability to work without supervision

Planning and prioritization

Decision-making skills

Education

Recognised EITB, City & Guilds, NVQ level 4 in Electrical/Engineering

NC/HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

The post-holder will operate and maintain the Trust's electrical installations and services, in an economic, efficient and safe manner, in accordance with legislation and agreed standards. This includes the repair, maintenance or installation of all plant, equipment, systems and building structure/fabric associated with all Trust properties.

The post-holder will play a proactive role within the team undertaking Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), testing and calibration, fault finding, emergency response, defect correction and minor works.

Note: Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Undertake electrical testing and record results to ensure compliance with the latest edition of the wiring regulations BS7671.

Request remedial works and carry out emergency repairs and isolations as and when required.

Undertake electrical installations in accordance with the latest edition of the wiring regulations.

Undertake fault-finding on complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment. Use cause & effect analysis and detailed evaluation and examination to gain a solution, communicating with all hospital staff to verify symptoms of faults.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspection and testing in accordance with all Trust and departmental quality procedures.

Undertake portable electrical equipment and fixed installation testing and general inspection as required.

Follow planned maintenance schedules under the instruction of the estates management.

Undertake essential repair works and general plant maintenance activities under the instruction of estates management.

Follow detailed engineering drawings and specifications under the guidance of estates management.

Interpret technical information and formulate technical solutions to improve equipment performance.

Use all relevant hand and power tools and other equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of any works.

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Job responsibilities

• Please read attached Job Description for full details of the role.

Undertake inspection and commissioning tests for installations.

Work in accordance with the requirements of HTM 06-02, the electrical safety code for low voltage systems.

Carry the trust supplied mobile communication device at all times and respond Immediately to any on site emergency.

Take all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment when working in hazardous areas e.g., elevated heights and confined spaces, including lift shafts.

Comply with ward / department requirements when working in areas of barrier nursing, operating theatres, mortuary or general ward and patient areas to carry out repairs to plant / equipment.

Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.

Comply with responsibility to safeguard children, ensuring attendance at appropriate training.

Complete all report sheets and test certificates as necessary.

Inform Estates Management regarding plant or equipment failures, ordering the supply of replacement parts / services through the estates stores as necessary.

Monitor items of plant and equipment and provide all necessary feedback to Estates Managers and Administration staff to ensure completed work is recorded and can be audited as required.

Ensure accuracy of data input into Trust systems.

Always comply with regulations and Trust procedures.

Immediately notify Estates Management of any deviation from the regulations and any plant / equipment faults.

Carry out duties in accordance with current health & safety legislation.

Secure cooperation of staff in implementing operational procedures for new equipment or repairs.

Adapt to developments in duties and procedures to meet the changing needs and requirements of the department.

Actively participate in the operation and control of the engineering planned maintenance schemes to ensure departmental targets and objectives are met.

Liaise with on-call estates management and hospital management outside of normal working hours as and when required.

When working in patient areas, reassure patients as to the safety of any equipment in the area, as required. Instruct patients in use of equipment after investigation of reported faults.

Participate in relevant training and development as identified. Attend training to develop technical and product knowledge, enabling provision of an efficient service as directed by estates managers.

Pass on training and instruction to work colleagues and other hospital staff, in both operation and maintenance of equipment, as appropriate to their profession / trade.

Undertake continuing professional development, including mandatory and statutory updating, maintaining a portfolio.

Participate in research, audit and surveys as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 4 or approved equivalent training in Electrical/Engineering
• NC/HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g., small power, lighting, emergency lighting, standby power systems, BMS, nurse call systems etc.).

Skills

• Able to complete work records.
• Able to undertake work from experience, manuals, drawings or instruction as appropriate
• Ability to assess situations and complete work effectively.
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to make difficult decisions
• Ability to prioritise competing demands
• Able to work without supervision.

Knowledge

• Safety standards and procedures.
• Multi-skilled in electrical practices and systems.
• Electrical power and lighting systems
• Some allied trades.
• Working in an acute hospital environment.
• Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific including HTM 06-02: Electrical safety guidance for low voltage systems
• Good knowledge of energy efficient working practices within engineering

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Interim Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities

£37,259 to £45,356 a year including HCAS