KWG263921 - Maintenance Electrician

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is hiring a Maintenance Electrician for the Foresterhill site in Aberdeen, with duties across NHSG estates as needed. The role is Band 5, full-time (36 hours per week), based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

The post involves planned and reactive maintenance of HVAC, motors, panels, lighting, and catering equipment, using insulation testers and multimeters. A current driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience as a Maintenance Electrician working on HVAC, motor control circuits, motors, fans, control panels, distribution systems, lighting, catering equipment and portable electrical appliances.
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as insulation resistance testers and multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of plant and equipment.
• Work as part of a team, and be able to work on own.
• Be available for a 24-hour on-call rota.

Skills

HVAC systems

Motor control circuits

Motors

Fans

Control panels

Distribution systems

Lighting

Catering equipment

Portable electrical appliances

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Insulation resistance testers

Multimeters

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Band 5 - 36 Hours per week - Permanent

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary/ NHSG Sites

An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Electrician to join the team based on the Foresterhill Site in Aberdeen (may also be required to undertake duties across other areas of NHS Grampians estate).

The post holder will be required to carry out planned and Reactive maintenance on a wide range of plant and equipment.

Applicants must have completed a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering and have experience as a Maintenance Electrician working on HVAC, motor control circuits, motors, fans, control panels, distribution systems, lighting, catering equipment and portable electrical appliances.

Applicants should be experienced in the use of a variety of electrical test equipment such as Insulation resistance testers, Multimeters etc.

An Electrical Gold Card would be beneficial, though applicants without this will be considered.

There will be a requirement to participate in a 24 hour on call rota.

In the event a large volume of applications are received, the vacancy may close early.

Applicants must be able to work as part of a team, and be able to work on their own.

Applicants must possess a current full, driving licence.

Informal enquiries to Mr Paul Butts Electrical Lead (NHSG) [e-mail] or 01224 552681

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information For Candidates

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• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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