Multi Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson – Higher Level - Electrician

East Lancashire Hospitals Nhs Trust; Burnley; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a fully qualified Electrical Engineer to maintain LV electrical systems and building services. You will lead maintenance activities, plan across trades and work with contractors to ensure safe, reliable operation of plant and equipment.

The role requires City and Guilds Advanced Craft or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, plus an apprenticeship or equivalent training, and a willingness to undertake NHS training and development.

Competenze

• Attained a recognised City and Guilds Advanced Craft certified qualification or equivalent plus significant post apprenticeship experience or NVQ level 3 Electrical engineering.
• Willing and able to participate in ongoing NHS Maintenance training and development programmes.

Mansioni

• Carry out maintenance work across LV engineering services, plant and building fabric.
• Interpret technical electrical manuals, diagnose faults, repair and test complex installations.
• Assist in commissioning, problem solve new technical services and communicate safety knowledge to others.

Conoscenze

City & Guilds Advanced Craft/Apprentix

NVQ Level 3 Electrical engineering

Leadership/management potential

Formazione

City and Guilds Advanced Craft

NVQ Level 3 Electrical engineering

BTEC/HNC (Desirable)

Descrizione del lavoro

Job overview

We require a fully qualified Electrical Engineer. You should be qualified to City and Guilds Advanced standard or equivalent NVQ level 3 and have served a recognised apprenticeship or undergone modern training to an equivalent standard.

The post holder will hold the necessary maintenance skills to ensure the safe and continuous operation of mechanical and electrical engineering services and building plant. As an integral member of the Maintenance team should be able to demonstrate leadership skills. This will involve planning, organising activities and working across trade groups and contractors staff to provide an effective maintenance, repair and installation service, which is responsive to the users needs.

The post holder would be employed on work appropriate to their core tradecraft skill and hold/attain multi skill competence across a range of complex technical engineering and building skill areas within Maintenance.

The post holder should be able to demonstrate assessed competence and be willing to undertake training in order to achieve the above.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Electrical team, carrying out maintenance work within a safe environment and to a high quality across the full range of LV engineering services, plant and equipment, and building fabric which will involve the use of fine hand instrumentation and calibration of equipment.

Have the ability to interpret technical electrical detailed manuals, undertake complex fault diagnose using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements.. Assist in commissioning, problem solve new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.

A full driving licence is essential.

The successful applicant may be required to join our emergency cover rota after a probationary period, which may involve working unsocial hours on occasion

Working for our organisation

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment. Be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installation testing and general inspections. To monitor results and analyse outcomes in accordance to the current IEE Regulations and BS 6771. The duties will involve Emergency work isolation and certificates of non /Compliance.

Be conversant with the current edition of the Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems for Competent Persons.

Plan and organise the maintenance work associated with the post holders
responsibilities.

Work within the Facilities Managements Information System and to adhere to all managerial requirements.

Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.

Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the
jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department.

Supervise, communicate and develop Maintenance support workers and
assess/evaluate the quality of the work.

The post holder shall support the provision of professional supervision,
induction training of new starters, Apprentices and other Maintenance staff as part of a Personal Development Programme.

Carry out building fabric installation improvement works.

Drive Trust vehicles to assist in the collection and delivery of maintenance
items and service delivery in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy

Undertake training where necessary and to learn new techniques across a
range of core trade areas.

To support, advise and action Policy and Safe Working Procedures.

Be an active member of the Hospital Fire and Major Incident Team

Assist in the Statutory testing programme to ensure compliance with current legislation.

To work in potentially hazardous areas, confined spaces and contaminated
equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and
prevent damage all in accordance with the Trust and Department –Health
and Safety Policies and Safe Working Procedures.

To report any building, plant and equipment failures and request in writing for the supply of goods or services taking reference to Maintenance manuals, manufacturers data etc.

The post holder shall assist in the maintenance of stock levels.

To liaise with Wards and Department staff to ensure the requested complex and routine work is specified correctly to meet the users needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods.

The post holder shall promptly respond to unpredictable incidents and
emergency requests received via Hospital Bleep and or mobile communications.

To assist in site based surveys, including the reporting of defects. The post holder shall also assist in ensuring the full utilisation of the Building
Management System.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Attained a recognised City and Guilds Advanced Craft certified qualification or equivalent plus significant post apprenticeship experience or NVQ level 3 Electrical engineering
• Be willing and able to participate in an ongoing training development programme within NHS Maintenance services

Desirable criteria

• Attained or working towards a recognised BTEC/HNC recognised qualification or equivalent
• Completed and hold a recognised and certified Supervisory /Leadership/Management qualification
• Relevant accredited NVQ and NHS Technical Qualifications

Experience

Essential criteria

• Be able to demonstrate competence in the required range of technical aspects applicable to the post
• Demonstrate a minimum of twelve months previous experience in a maintenance craft role within a large site environment having completed a recognised building/engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven ability to understand detailed procedures ,concentrate and understand technical drawings and diagrams and diagnose technical faults
• Be able to demonstrate an ability to manage priorities under pressure
• Be able to problem solve and rectify faults to fit for purpose standards

Desirable criteria

• Be able to demonstrate some continued training across traditional trade groups

Communication

Essential criteria

• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen effectively

Desirable criteria

• Ability to relate to people at all levels within and beyond the Trust
• Hold a current UK driving licence.

Flexibility

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate ability to cover in the department and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked
• Proven ability to adapt to change
• Proven ability to work in a team, be supportive of team members

Learning ability

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to adapt to new ideas, knowledge and skills
• Develop the ability to use own initiative and work under supervision

Other skills

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to keep information confidential

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrable team leading qualities
• Actively seeks to develop their own knowledge, skills and ability