Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical)

Blue Eye Designs; South Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facilities provider is seeking an enthusiastic maintenance craftsperson (Electrical) to join their team. The position involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems in a large NHS Trust environment, offering the opportunity to work on diverse engineering tasks and contribute to essential services. Applicants should have a relevant qualification and hands-on experience in electrical maintenance. Competitive compensation and flexible working options are provided.

Benefits

Fitness Centre access

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare Co‑ordinator services

Qualifications

• Required experience in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to undertake complex fault diagnosis and technical solutions.
• Basic IT skills and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and installation work across engineering services.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to staff.
• Participate in on-call rota and overtime as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Fault diagnosis

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering

Completion of accredited apprenticeship

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated maintenance craftsperson (Electrical) to join a team of engineering craftsperson responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical plant and equipment at buildings maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Competent Person (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineer services and support CHoICE to meet its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.

As part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and have a wide ranging knowledge of electrical systems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can be completed in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the best possible services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to operate and maintain a large scale electrical system which includes: low voltage distribution boards, LV switchboards, LV small power distribution, general and emergency lighting systems, theatre operating lights, nurse call systems, CCTV systems, swipe access systems and uninterruptable power supplies.

The role will also require participation in the current on‑call rota and will need to undertake overtime when the service needs dictate, for which appropriate payments will be made.

Main duties of the job

All applicants must have a positive, friendly and co‑operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of a large Acute NHS Trust. Key elements of the role will require the applicant to use their own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion of assigned tasks whilst adapting to the changing demands of the role. The role will also require the post holder to provide technical advice, guidance and where necessary supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.

Successful applicants will need to have a knowledge of plumbing and mechanical systems with a detailed knowledge of electrical systems typically found within a large NHS Trust. Completion of a BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or equivalent is essential as well as the completion of a formally recognised and accredited apprenticeship within a relevant engineering discipline.

About Us

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists. Commitment, Care and Compassion – our team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part‑time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible.

We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. We welcome all applications regardless of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. If you use AI and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job Description – Responsibilities

• To undertake actual maintenance and installation work/activities where appropriate across the whole range of engineering services managed/maintained by CFS.
• Require the undertaking of surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectification of engineering system faults whilst also providing technical advice, guidance and where appropriate supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.
• Participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system, current on‑call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate, for which appropriate payments will be made.

Person Specification – Experience (Essential)

• Knowledge and experience of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of electrical system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience.
• Complex fault diagnosis required, interpreting technical issues and formulating technical solutions to improve performance and maintain the service.
• Have suitable and sufficient experience as a competent person to a level able to accept a permit to work from an authorised person.

Person Specification – Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of working within an NHS hospital environment.
• Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS).

Physical Skills – Essential

• Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites.
• Is able to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day.
• Is able to complete tasks which require short intense bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical work.
• Undertake regular moving and handling activities.
• Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co‑ordination and manipulation of fine tools.

Qualifications – Essential

• Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent.
• Basic IT skills.
• BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in suitable engineering related discipline.
• Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Completion of specialist engineering related training via formulised training or suitable experience.

Qualifications – Desirable

• C & G 2391 Inspection & Testing of Electrical systems.
• City & Guilds 2377 Portable Appliance Testing.
• LV Competent Person Certificate.

Skills and Knowledge – Essential

• Detailed knowledge of the current UK Electrical Wiring Regulations (18th Edition).
• Able to use their own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion.
• To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations.
• Able to prioritise their own workload and the workload of others ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved.
• Regularly provide and receive routine information and, on occasion, complex or sensitive information with a range of Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to improve current practices.
• Understand and sympathise with issues relating to clinical staff/patients where Estates work has an impact on the clinical environment.
• Able to operate and use computer systems such as electronic asbestos register, labour management system, pneumatic tube system, building management system and fire alarm systems.
• Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on‑call shift requirements.

Skills and Knowledge – Desirable

• Knowledge of HTMs.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of building management systems (BMS).

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.

Employer Details

Employer name: City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address: South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PL

Employer's website: https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/

Contact Information

For further details please contact [e-mail] or call 0191 257 3400.