Technician (Days)

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Technician (Shift Electrician) at a leading healthcare institution. This role involves working across electrical and mechanical disciplines, providing essential maintenance and installations to ensure the smooth operation of critical systems. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services while benefiting from numerous personal development opportunities. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recognized qualifications in electrical or mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installations and repairs on electrical systems.
• Test and diagnose faults on engineering and plumbing installations.

Skills

Electrical Skills

Mechanical Skills

General Maintenance

Programming

Fault Diagnosis

Education

EITB or City & Guilds qualification

BTEC ONC or equivalent

Tools

Electrical Testing Tools

Programming Software

Job description

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technician (Shift Electrician) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join our busy Estates & Facilities Management Team. The day technician is employed to work across both engineering disciplines. They will have been trained wider than their core skill and acquired elements of both Electrical and Mechanical skills, reaching a level of flexibility and competence to perform various duties including general maintenance and installation on complex systems forming part of the site infrastructure.

In addition to the summary, you should familiarize yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to the advert.

Main duties of the job

• 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.
• Activate power changeover plant and safely isolate from generators or local network in case of malfunction.
• Work on inverter drives and soft start systems.
• Work safely on standby electrical systems such as 400V generators and UPS systems.
• Work on Door Access and Security Tagging systems throughout the Trust site.
• Design and carry out electrical installation work and diagnose and repair faults on these systems according to BS7671.

About Us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city, supporting health and wellbeing. We lead in research, education, and innovation. We value diversity and welcome new ideas to develop our team and deliver world-class healthcare. We offer numerous personal development opportunities and aim to turn your job into a career.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, to improve our representation.

Additional Details

Posted on: 23 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 5, Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year, Contract: Permanent, Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB

Reference: 164-7020677-A

Job Responsibilities

• Test, diagnose, and repair faults on engineering, electrical, and plumbing installations, plant, and equipment.
• Understand mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within NHS buildings.
• Instruct others and perform repairs, maintenance, and efficient operation of plant and equipment.
• Use relevant tools and participate in learning new procedures and technologies.
• Perform PPM maintenance and other duties as delegated by team leaders.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognized and registered EITB, City & Guilds qualification or equivalent.
• BTEC ONC or equivalent.

Desirable qualifications include First Aid, Health and Safety training, and registration with approved organizations such as UK Register of Electricians, JIB Schemes, Gas Safe.

Experience

• Experience in a similar role in a commercial or industrial building services environment.

Desirable experience includes working in an Acute Healthcare environment.

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to DBS check and requires sponsorship if applicable. Applicants must also meet UK visa requirements regarding criminal record certificates.

Employer Details

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB

Website: https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/