Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out maintenance work within a safe environment and to a high quality across the full range of building electrical services, plant and equipment, and building fabric which will involve the use of fine hand instrumentation and calibration of equipment.

Have the ability to interpret technical detailed drawings and manuals, undertake complex fault diagnose using cause effect analysis, repair and test complex Trust Electrical Engineering installations, plant and equipment and building elements. Assist in commissioning, of new technical services and communicate technical knowledge to others, particularly in the safe use of equipment.

To assist with developing electrical service solutions for capital projects.

Assist in the handover of projects, undertake site familiarisation and review O&M manuals identifying new assets and assisting in the implementation of their relevant PPM tasks.

To work in accordance with the requirements of relevant electrical Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs) and BS7671.

Undertake PPMs, fault finding and testing of complex systems such as all electrical systems, nurse call, pneumatic tube, fire alarms, air conditioning, ventilation, building management and other critical building electrical engineering services, systems and equipment.

Act as Competent Persons for electrical LV, along with other CP roles within your skillset as required and defined in HTMs.

Plan and organise maintenance work associated with the post holder responsibilities.

Work within the Facilities Managements Information System and to adhere to all managerial requirements.

Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices.

Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Maintenance Department.

Supervise, communicate and develop Maintenance assistant support workers and assess/evaluate the quality of the work.

The post holder shall support the provision of professional supervision, induction training of new starters, Apprentices and other Maintenance staff as part of a Personal Development Programme.

Carry out building fabric installation improvement works.

Drive Trust vehicles as required in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy.

Undertake training where necessary and to learn new techniques across a range of core trade areas.

To support, advise and action Policy and Safe Working Procedures.

Assist in the Statutory testing programme to ensure compliance with current legislation.

To work in potentially hazardous areas, confined spaces and contaminated equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage all in accordance with the Trust and Department Health and Safety Policies and Safe Working Procedures.

To report any building, plant and equipment failures and request in writing for the supply of goods or services taking reference to Maintenance manuals, manufacturers data etc.

To liaise with Wards and Department staff to ensure the requested complex and routine work is specified correctly to meet the users needs, provided efficiently and completed within the agreed priority response periods.

To assist with emergency work as and when requested, including out of normal working hours.

Carry out own daily individual administration of work, by the timely completion of works/job dockets/tickets and the completion of logbooks as required.

Use and contribute to the computerised works information system including the development of the Planned Preventative Maintenance Programmes.

Liaise with the Estates Electrical Manager and Electrical Supervisor, regarding plant or equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and /or services as necessary.

Plan works and manage contractors when required.

Assist in the setting out of new work; identify materials for ordering and collection using relevant tools and equipment, without supervision.

Use a flexible approach to perform a wide range of the duties.

Undertake inspections for pre-installations and investigate services which may be required for new equipment and in the carrying out of minor installation improvement works.

Carry out site surveys and report all defects to the appropriate manager e.g. hazard Notices.

Prepare, manage and control the statutory inspections of plant and equipment for independent insurance inspection for compliance with Statutory Regulations.

Participate in the agenda for change emergency on call service (after probationary period)

Comply with current NHS and Government Covid guidelines and legislation.

To be expected to work within the trusts agenda for change core hours between 06:00 and 20:00 to assist in completing tasks outside of the 9-5 working pattern.

To participate in the monthly generator tests

Any additional duties as appropriate to the grade of post. These duties may be varied from time to time to meet the needs of the service.

The above list is not exhaustive and various jobs of all natures are reported on a day to day basis which the Estates Department endeavour to resolve which may come your way.

Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 in electrical services or relevant equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Electrical LV AP Certificate
• Electrical LV CP Certificate

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of Maintaining Estates & Facilities electrical assets, maintenance and services.
• Previous Electrical LV AP experience
• Previous Electrical LV CP experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical maintenance and skills associated within the trade
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex technical information
• Experience of participating in on-call rotas
• Effective communication, presentational and reporting skills
• Working knowledge of multi skilled trade tasks
• Apprenticeship or similar training
• Knowledge of the Health Technical Memorandums for areas such as Electrical, Bed Head services, Lifts
• IT computer literate familiar with Microsoft packages

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance programmes
• Holds a valid driving licence
• Ability to prioritise work in the face of competing demands
• Ability to perform a wide range of duties
• Ability to work on own initiative and or part of a team
• Ability to work within demanding environment and cope with pressure
• To have the desire to attend courses to further knowledge and experience to assist in fulfilling this role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)