Job summary
The Estates Maintenance Department are looking to recruit an Maintenance Electrician to join our dedicated team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust. We operate accross Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital, this is a large static site.
You will will have relevant knowledge and experience in an Electrical Engineering Field such as Electrical Systems up to 415Vac, IET Wiring Regulations, Building Services, Health Care Environment, Knowledge of HTM06-02/06-03.
You will possess the following :
- The ability to read and interpret drawings and documents
- Have proven fault finding skills
- Detailed technical knowledge of regulatory and industry best
- Practises of electrical systems including Earthing
- Ability to supervise an apprentices and assistants
The successful candidate will earn around £25,147 + £4,260 (Retention and Recruitment Pay) per year.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Undertake day-to-day reactive, planned preventive maintenance and minor installation work
- Repair equipment and fault finding
- You will work on the following Electrical systems:-
- Single phase (230VAC) and three phase (415VAC)
- Various electric motor and associated control gear including Inverters
- POD systems
- Nurse call and fire alarm systems
- Building management system (BMS)
- Air Handling Units
- IPS and UPS systems
Additional information
- Core working hours 0730-1530 Monday- Friday, however the successful applicant will be expected to participate in an on-call roster currently 1 day in 7.
- Weekday on-call requires site attendance 1400-2200hrs and 2200-0730hrs from home.
- Week end on-call requires site attendance 0730-1530hrs (paid as overtime) and on-call from home 1530-0730hrs.
- Call outs are paid as overtime or taken as lieu time.
- Basic salary plus Retention and Recruitment allowance.
- The Estates Maintenance Department has a demonstrable track record in developing staff to enhance personal learning through training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Undertake day-to-day reactive, planned preventive maintenance and minor installation work
- Repair equipment and fault finding
- You will work on the following Electrical systems:-
- Single phase (230VAC) and three phase (415VAC)
- Various electric motor and associated control gear including Inverters
- POD systems
- Nurse call and fire alarm systems
- Building management system (BMS)
- Air Handling Units
- IPS and UPS systems
Additional information
- Core working hours 0730-1530 Monday- Friday, however the successful applicant will be expected to participate in an on-call roster currently 1 day in 7.
- Weekday on-call requires site attendance 1400-2200hrs and 2200-0730hrs from home.
- Week end on-call requires site attendance 0730-1530hrs (paid as overtime) and on-call from home 1530-0730hrs.
- Call outs are paid as overtime or taken as lieu time.
- Basic salary plus Retention and Recruitment allowance.
- The Estates Maintenance Department has a demonstrable track record in developing staff to enhance personal learning through training
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Served a recognised apprenticeship in relevant Electrical trade (Ie Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, Controls & Process engineering)
- Level 3 (or higher) vocational trade certificate in a Electrical engineering discipline Eg. NVQ 3, C&G Level 3 or Equivalent Armed Forces Qualification
- BS7671:18th Edition Qualification
Desirable
- Level 3 (Or higher) Technical certificate in relevant engineering discipline or Equivalent Armed Forces Qualification
- HTM or JSP Specific Competent Persons Certificates
- C&G 2391 Electrical Testing and inspection qualification.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Relevant and recent experience in a commercial/industrial maintenance post
- Sound working knowledge of Electrical Systems such as Low Voltage, Building Management Systems, Process Control Systems & Lighting Systems
Desirable
- Relevant and Recent experience in healthcare engineering
- Knowledge of other trade topics (Plumbing, Mechanical, Building etc)
- Previous supervisory Experience
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Served a recognised apprenticeship in relevant Electrical trade (Ie Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, Controls & Process engineering)
- Level 3 (or higher) vocational trade certificate in a Electrical engineering discipline Eg. NVQ 3, C&G Level 3 or Equivalent Armed Forces Qualification
- BS7671:18th Edition Qualification
Desirable
- Level 3 (Or higher) Technical certificate in relevant engineering discipline or Equivalent Armed Forces Qualification
- HTM or JSP Specific Competent Persons Certificates
- C&G 2391 Electrical Testing and inspection qualification.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Relevant and recent experience in a commercial/industrial maintenance post
- Sound working knowledge of Electrical Systems such as Low Voltage, Building Management Systems, Process Control Systems & Lighting Systems
Desirable
- Relevant and Recent experience in healthcare engineering
- Knowledge of other trade topics (Plumbing, Mechanical, Building etc)
- Previous supervisory Experience
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
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).
