Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
To undertake maintenance and installation work
for electrical services and equipment.
The post holder will be required to carry out routine maintenance and repair of
a range of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment within Livewell
Southwest hospitals, health centres, clinics and administration buildings.
Including electrical
distribution systems, lighting, safety systems, heating systems, plumbing, building
management systems, motors, engineering plant, equipment and processes.
To
serve as part of the maintenance team to deliver high quality care through
effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all healthcare building
services.
To
comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Statutory legislation and seek to
apply best working practice at all times.
Main duties of the job
The Livewell
Southwest Estates team provide both planned and reactive maintenance to
buildings across Plymouth and the surrounding area. It is the responsibility of the Estates team
to ensure that buildings are compliant with all current legislation and are
kept in good condition to enhance the patient and staff experience.
Must be able to work independently or as part
of a team and with limited direct supervision as circumstances require. Required to foster good working relationship
with customers, service users, managers and staff at all levels and at all
times.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake
tasks appropriate to the Electrician role as delegated by line management or
helpdesk.
The
post holder will be expected to undertake routine maintenance and repair of a
range of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment along with installation
and upgrade and refurbishment of systems and services associated with a variety of systems and
equipment including but not limited to:
Electrical
distribution systems
Lighting
and emergency lighting systems
Fire alarms
Nurse
call
SAS/panic
alarm systems
Access
control
BMS
systems
Generators
Pumps
and motors
Hospital
beds, plinths, couches, etc
Macerators
Other engineering
plant, equipment and processes.
Advise
the Line Manager of any problems or hazards likely to be encountered including
existing installations that appear substandard or fail to meet current
regulations as it becomes apparent.
Isolate or make safe any installation that presents a danger to staff,
visitors or patients to ensure highest levels of safety at all times.
Undertake appropriate fault finding,
investigation and testing as appropriate to the work.
Ascertain
and obtain materials, equipment and components that in your judgment represent
value for money for the maintenance task.
Keep accurate records of stock levels for stores. Undertake the work in a safe and workmanlike
manner, within reasonable timescales. Post holder will only undertake financial
transactions on behalf of the organisation with prior authorisation from an
appointed manager or supervisor.
The
position is likely to necessitate training either to keep up to date with new
regulations, or to implement safe systems of work.
Liaise
with contractors where they have been employed to work in conjunction with the
work detailed to ensure efficient and effective operations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake
tasks appropriate to the Electrician role as delegated by line management or
helpdesk.
The
post holder will be expected to undertake routine maintenance and repair of a
range of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment along with installation
and upgrade and refurbishment of systems and services associated with a variety of systems and
equipment including but not limited to:
Electrical
distribution systems
Lighting
and emergency lighting systems
Fire alarms
Nurse
call
SAS/panic
alarm systems
Access
control
BMS
systems
Generators
Pumps
and motors
Hospital
beds, plinths, couches, etc
Macerators
Other engineering
plant, equipment and processes.
Advise
the Line Manager of any problems or hazards likely to be encountered including
existing installations that appear substandard or fail to meet current
regulations as it becomes apparent.
Isolate or make safe any installation that presents a danger to staff,
visitors or patients to ensure highest levels of safety at all times.
Undertake appropriate fault finding,
investigation and testing as appropriate to the work.
Ascertain
and obtain materials, equipment and components that in your judgment represent
value for money for the maintenance task.
Keep accurate records of stock levels for stores. Undertake the work in a safe and workmanlike
manner, within reasonable timescales. Post holder will only undertake financial
transactions on behalf of the organisation with prior authorisation from an
appointed manager or supervisor.
The
position is likely to necessitate training either to keep up to date with new
regulations, or to implement safe systems of work.
Liaise
with contractors where they have been employed to work in conjunction with the
work detailed to ensure efficient and effective operations.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of BS7671
- Knowledge of H&SaWA and its relevance to the role.
- Knowledge of the Electricity at Work Act
- Knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, testing and inspection
- Mechanical and Electrical craft knowledge
- Familiar with fault finding techniques
- Safe working practices
Desirable
- Familiar with Planned Preventative Maintenance systems
- Conversant with HTM and other associated safety documentation
- Detailed knowledge of Estate and services
- Level of understanding of other roles
- Computer recording programmes pertinent to the role
Specific Skills
Essential
- Good communication
- Reasonable level of technical ability
- Ability to drive (full valid UK driving licence)
Desirable
- High level of technical ability relative to the role
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a maintenance team to provide an effective service to client groups
- Willingness to undergo training
- Customer focused
- Flexible approach
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of relevant electrical craft apprenticeship
- NVQ3 or equivalent in Electrical studies
- Basic computer skills relevant to the job role
- GCSE in maths and English at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Competent to carry out portable appliance testing
- Qualified to carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations
- Health & Safety qualification
- Trained First Aider at Work
- 5 GCSEs at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)
- Confined spaces training
Experience
Essential
- Some demonstrable experience relative to the role
- Installation, repair, testing and maintenance of electrical equipment and/or systems
Desirable
- 2 years experience in the role within a healthcare environment
- Ability to carry out all aspects of the role without additional supervision
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of BS7671
- Knowledge of H&SaWA and its relevance to the role.
- Knowledge of the Electricity at Work Act
- Knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, testing and inspection
- Mechanical and Electrical craft knowledge
- Familiar with fault finding techniques
- Safe working practices
Desirable
- Familiar with Planned Preventative Maintenance systems
- Conversant with HTM and other associated safety documentation
- Detailed knowledge of Estate and services
- Level of understanding of other roles
- Computer recording programmes pertinent to the role
Specific Skills
Essential
- Good communication
- Reasonable level of technical ability
- Ability to drive (full valid UK driving licence)
Desirable
- High level of technical ability relative to the role
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a maintenance team to provide an effective service to client groups
- Willingness to undergo training
- Customer focused
- Flexible approach
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of relevant electrical craft apprenticeship
- NVQ3 or equivalent in Electrical studies
- Basic computer skills relevant to the job role
- GCSE in maths and English at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Competent to carry out portable appliance testing
- Qualified to carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations
- Health & Safety qualification
- Trained First Aider at Work
- 5 GCSEs at grade C (grade 4) or above (or equivalent)
- Confined spaces training
Experience
Essential
- Some demonstrable experience relative to the role
- Installation, repair, testing and maintenance of electrical equipment and/or systems
Desirable
- 2 years experience in the role within a healthcare environment
- Ability to carry out all aspects of the role without additional supervision
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
