Estates Tradesperson (Electrical Bias)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Manchester General Hospital seeks an experienced tradesperson with an electrical bias to maintain and enhance its infrastructure. This role offers a dynamic work environment with diverse responsibilities, aimed at delivering high-quality service while supporting the hospital’s redevelopment efforts. Join a leading NHS Trust creating integrated care for over a million patients annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates management or related fields.
• Knowledge of electrical infrastructure maintenance.
• Familiarity with safety compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining properties according to service standards.
• Providing technical advice and ensuring safety compliance.
• Executing controlled operations and planning maintenance.

Skills

Understanding of all disciplines

Bias towards electrical systems

Technical advice for safety compliance

Job description

North Manchester General Hospital is looking to recruit an experienced tradesperson with an electrical bias to join our expanding team.

The hospital is undergoing a significant redevelopment since becoming part of the MFT umbrella of hospitals. Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:

• Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation, and teaching
• Attracts, develops, and retains great people
• Is recognized internationally as a leading healthcare provider

This role supports the Director of Estates in ensuring the delivery of an effective estates service that fosters a caring environment, providing value and quality. The successful candidate should have an understanding of all disciplines with a bias towards electrical systems and will work across the site to build and maintain a safe, compliant electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

The role involves a variety of tasks, with no two days being the same as we develop the site into a modern hospital. Tasks include:

• Maintaining properties in accordance with service level agreements and quality standards
• Ensuring a high-quality environment for staff, patients, and visitors
• Providing technical advice to estates staff and contractors for safety compliance
• Assisting in planning and organizing operational maintenance under guidance
• Executing controlled operations such as isolations and interruptions of mechanical supplies
• Reviewing and developing maintenance procedures and programs for new equipment and regulatory changes
• Providing estates assistance across MFT sites as needed for resilience
• Participating in the estates on-call rota or other service-related duties

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond. We promote collaboration and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 staff to achieve their goals.

We have developed a digitally enabled organization to improve clinical quality, staff and patient experience, operational efficiency, and foster research and innovation through systems like Hive, our Electronic Patient Record launched in September 2022.

As a major academic research and education provider, we support high-quality research programs. We are also committed to sustainability through our Green Plan, emphasizing environmentally responsible healthcare.

At MFT, we foster an inclusive culture, providing equal opportunities for career development, and prioritizing health and wellbeing. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Ryan Crofts
• Job Title: Electrical Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]