Job summary
Electrician (Electrical Craftsperson) + £3276.96 RRP gross per annum
Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) are looking for a skilled Electrician to join our existing multi-disciplinary professional maintenance team in providing a safe environment for all service users, staff and visitors across our Suffolk sites being based in Ipswich.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing our experiences and learning from each other.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident in being part of a team that provides a comprehensive maintenance service in a unique varied environment.
Duties & Responsibilities Associated with this role:
- to provide a comprehensive service to include all aspects of planned and routine maintenance
- to repair and maintain a wide range of electrical services and equipment on site
- fault finding and diagnosis
- routine inspections to ensure our estate is safe and fully compliant
- ensuring all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety and other relevant legislation
- will be required to participate as a member of the On-Call Team providing an emergency out of hours service on a rotational basis
About us
Benefits included with this role are:-
- a Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) payment of £3,276.96 gross per annum pro rata applies to this position in addition to annual salary
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days per annum on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- NHS pension - you are automatically enrolled, so no complicated paperwork and the NHS contributes 14% of your salary to your pension (the pension is optional, you are able to opt out if you wish
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- multiple work patterns available
- a comprehensive training programme
- opportunities for career development
- a Trust vehicle will be provided to use during working hours
- tools and equipment
- Department uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- support your health and wellbeing at work, including a complete occupational health and a free Physiotherapy service
- FREE confidential counselling support
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work scheme
- FREE on site parking
- we will pay for your initial DBS check (excluding the annual update service charge of £13)
- Health Service discounts and many more
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of standard and specialist aspects of electrical services
- Understanding and knowledge of the inter-relationship between the building trades and electrical & mechanical services
- Understanding of Health & Safety Regulations within the Workplace
Desirable
- The Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems - HTM 2020
- Firecode HTM 82 Alarm & Detection Systems BS5839 Part 1
Experience
Essential
- Two years relevant experience having demonstrated high technical verstility and flexability
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health & secure services environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised & registered EITB minimum 3 year apprenticeship as in Electrical Engineering
- City & Guilds 236 Parts A & B OR City & Guilds 2330 Electro Technical Technology inc. AM1 & AM2 or equivalent OR NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering
- City & Guilds BS7671 - 18th Edition of the I.E.E. Regulations
- Full UK driving licence for ability to drive Trust vehicles
Desirable
- BTEC ONC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Portable Appliance Test Certificate
- C&G or equivalent - Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of standard and specialist aspects of electrical services
- Understanding and knowledge of the inter-relationship between the building trades and electrical & mechanical services
- Understanding of Health & Safety Regulations within the Workplace
Desirable
- The Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems - HTM 2020
- Firecode HTM 82 Alarm & Detection Systems BS5839 Part 1
Experience
Essential
- Two years relevant experience having demonstrated high technical verstility and flexability
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health & secure services environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised & registered EITB minimum 3 year apprenticeship as in Electrical Engineering
- City & Guilds 236 Parts A & B OR City & Guilds 2330 Electro Technical Technology inc. AM1 & AM2 or equivalent OR NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering
- City & Guilds BS7671 - 18th Edition of the I.E.E. Regulations
- Full UK driving licence for ability to drive Trust vehicles
Desirable
- BTEC ONC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Portable Appliance Test Certificate
- C&G or equivalent - Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems
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).
