Maintenance Craftsperson - Electrical

The Methodist Church in Britain; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Learning opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance technician to cover hospital sites within the Trust. You will diagnose faults, calibrate electrical systems, perform planned maintenance and respond rapidly to emergencies using a pager system.

Role requires NHS-facing exposure, weekend and out-of-hours availability, and original certificates for listed qualifications. Training toward the 18th Edition BS 7671 is encouraged.

Qualifications

• C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• C&G 2381 17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS 7671 required.
• Electrical Maintenance NVQ Level 3 or equivalent certificate.
• Willingness to progress to the 18th Edition BS 7671.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance, repairs and minor capital work across hospital sites.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical and mechanical installations.
• Calibrate and fault-find across electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection and building management.
• Carry out electrical planned preventative maintenance.
• Instruct others in electrical systems and related work.
• Use Planet FM labour management system and time sheets.
• Carry a pager/phone to respond to emergencies, including weekends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Prioritise workload

Work under pressure

Self-motivated

Team player

Conscientious

Methodical

Flexible approach

Education

C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 in Electrical Installation

C&G 2381 17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS 7671

Electrical Engineering Maintenance NVQ Level 3 or Electrical Technicians Part II Certificate

Willingness to work towards the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS 7671

Tools

Planet FM

Building management system

Job description

The post sits within the Trust's estates and facilities maintenance team, covering electrical work across its hospital sites. Work centres on fault finding, calibration, repair and planned preventative maintenance of plant such as lighting, fire detection, standby generators, nurse call and building management systems. What sets it apart is the rapid response role: the post-holder carries a pager or smartphone for emergencies and must work weekends and out of hours. Original certificates for listed qualifications are required if the application succeeds.

What the job involves

• Undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements and minor capital work across the Trust, complying with Trust safety standards and procedures
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical and mechanical installations, plant and equipment, dealing with new situations as they arise
• Calibrate and fault-find across electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, building control and automation, standby generators, security access control, CCTV, nurse call, building management and data…
• Carry out electrical planned preventative maintenance
• Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work, and carry out work of other crafts
• Understand electrical systems in NHS buildings and the links between maintenance crafts
• Instruct others in electrical systems and related work
• Use the Trust's Planet FM labour management system and estates and facilities system, including job dockets and time sheets
• Carry a Trust pager or smartphone at all times to respond immediately to emergencies, including with the Mexborough rapid response team
• Prioritise and plan own workload

Qualifications

• C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 in Electrical Installation
• C&G 2381 17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS 7671
• Electrical Engineering Maintenance NVQ Level 3 or Electrical Technicians Part II Certificate
• Willingness to work towards the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS 7671

Experience

• Working on electrical building services, including testing routines and requirements under the Electricity at Work Regulations
• Working with low voltage switchgear, electrical distribution, power and lighting

Skills & knowledge

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated, able to work without direct supervision
• Team player, conscientious, methodical, flexible approach

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence

Other

• Participation in flexible or versatile working, including weekends and out of hours
• Physical ability to undertake the duties of the post

Nice to have

• NHS experience
• Emergency lighting (BS 5266) and fire alarm systems (BS 5839) knowledge
• C&G 2377 Certificate of Competence in inspection and testing of electrical equipment
• C&G 2391 inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations (BS 7671)
• Emergency generation
• Mechanical skills, air conditioning or heating control and building management system experience
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent diagnostic fault-finding skills

What's offered

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms and Conditions
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS car lease schemes and salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
• Support for flexible working arrangements