Technician (Days)

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Technician (Shift Electrician) with a leading healthcare provider in Nottingham. This role involves utilizing both electrical and mechanical skills to perform vital maintenance and installations on complex systems. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare while supporting personal development and career growth. The organization values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. This is a chance to make a real difference in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Trained in both Electrical and Mechanical disciplines for versatile duties.
• Experience with BS7671 wiring regulations for electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installations and repairs on various electrical systems.
• Work on standby systems and safely manage power changeovers.

Skills

Electrical Skills

Mechanical Skills

General Maintenance

Programming Alarms

Fault Diagnosis

Education

City & Guilds Electrical Qualification

Relevant Technical Certifications

Tools

Inverter Drives

Soft Start Systems

Standby Electrical Systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technician (Shift Electrician) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join our busy Estates & Facilities Management Team.

Role Overview

The day technician is employed to work across both engineering disciplines. They will have been trained beyond their core skill, acquiring elements of both Electrical and Mechanical skills. This flexibility enables them to perform a variety of duties, including general maintenance and installation on complex systems that form part of the site's infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

1. Carry out specialist installations and repairs on power, lighting, nurse call, fire alarms, and intruder alarms, including programming and passing operational instructions to ward or department staff.
2. Activate power changeover plant and safely isolate from generators or the local network during malfunctions.
3. Work on inverter drives and soft start systems.
4. Operate safely on standby electrical systems such as 400V generators and UPS systems.
5. Work on Door Access and Security Tagging systems across the Trust site.
6. Design and execute electrical installation work as needed, diagnosing and repairing faults according to BS7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations).

About Us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the city's largest employers, supporting health and wellbeing in our community. We lead in research, education, and innovation.

Join Our Team

We believe in diversity and welcome new ideas to develop our team and deliver world-class healthcare. We offer extensive personal development opportunities to turn your job into a career.

Equality and Inclusion

We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we aim to improve our representation at NUH.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Richard Briley
• Job Title: Workshop Manager
• Email: [e-mail]