Maintenance Technician/Team Leader (CMH) ¿ Electrical Bias

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 May 2025

Job summary

The purpose of the Electrical Technician is to assist/supervise a variety of engineering and environmental duties including maintenance, installation, testing, and repair and commissioning of electrical services and equipment. This would include plant and equipment in accordance with relevant legislative standards and operational procedures to ensure the integrity of engineering services and infrastructure of the hospital and to provide a safe environment for patients, public and staff.

The role forms a key part of the operational delivery of front-line maintenance services, defect & breakdown response and pre-planned maintenance tasks (PPM). The role will act as the lead electrical technician/team leader for a team of electrical craftsperson's.

The role will involve supporting new and alteration works within the post holder's competency, skills, and experience both during and to ensure we provide around the clock services in some cases this will involve working out of normal working hours.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment i.e. where relevant (L.V. electrical systems, complex circuits, switchgear, generators,) undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with statutory, mandatory and healthcare best practice best practice Health Technical

Memorandums (HTM's) The post holder will be required to adopt and develop a multi-skilling culture across all the maintenance team.

*As Maintenance Technician/Electrical Team Leader provide guidance & and advise explaining technical issues to non-technical staff, where required refer to Maintenance manager or Estates officers,

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2410

Job locations

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4PG


Priory Health Park

Glastonbury Road

Wells

Somerset

BA5 1XL


Glastonbury Health Centre

1 Wells Road

Glastonbury

Somerset

BA6 9DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • National Diploma in relevant Electrical Engineering discipline
  • Completed time served Recognised apprenticeship preferably indentured of at least 4 years

Desirable

  • Authorised Person for LV, or equivalent previous trade knowledge & Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Electrical Engineer experience within a large organisation.
  • Knowledge of safe system of work procedures.
  • Knowledge of NHS legislation, including confidentiality, health and safety, manual handling and data protection, Electrical HTM guidance.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced Electrical & Plant and Equipment / Some Mechanical experience

Desirable

  • Have experience of working in a healthcare environment
  • Knowledge of COSHH

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Full driving licence (car) Required to drive Trust vehicles
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • National Diploma in relevant Electrical Engineering discipline
  • Completed time served Recognised apprenticeship preferably indentured of at least 4 years

Desirable

  • Authorised Person for LV, or equivalent previous trade knowledge & Experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Electrical Engineer experience within a large organisation.
  • Knowledge of safe system of work procedures.
  • Knowledge of NHS legislation, including confidentiality, health and safety, manual handling and data protection, Electrical HTM guidance.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Advanced Electrical & Plant and Equipment / Some Mechanical experience

Desirable

  • Have experience of working in a healthcare environment
  • Knowledge of COSHH

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Full driving licence (car) Required to drive Trust vehicles

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Jeff Arlidge

Jeff.Arlidge@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

07795013172

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2410

Job locations

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4PG


Priory Health Park

Glastonbury Road

Wells

Somerset

BA5 1XL


Glastonbury Health Centre

1 Wells Road

Glastonbury

Somerset

BA6 9DD


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