Job summary
This Post is part of the Maintenance Team of Kettering General Hospital who providesmaintenance services, both planned and reactive, for the properties belonging to the HospitalWe are looking for a hard working individual who has some training, knowledge and/orexperience in electrical systems that isn't afraid of hard work in a very busy environment.
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder is expected to provide a comprehensive repair and maintenance service for Electrical Engineering systems and installations in all buildings occupied and operated by the Hospital.
The post holder will carry out necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the electrical engineering services and the building plant located in the Trust.
The post holder will undertake specific maintenance tasks and will carry out maintenance and repairs across a wide range of interconnected highly complex plant and equipment, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor/Electrical Officer.
The post holder will be working to established electrical engineering procedures, good practice, organisational and broad occupation policies. Often working to measured standards and procedures which require specific training; in first line response situations the post holder will need to establish how such policies can be implemented.
Applicants should have a good all round ability and be capable of working on their own initiative to undertake planned preventative and reactive maintenance and general building duties.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities for this role is to assist the maintenance assistance andelectrical craftspersons in their day to day roles and responsibilities. To carry out plantroom inspections and cleans, Lift inspections and cleans, lampreplacement and other minor electrical issues. To undertake planned maintenance tasks and minor repairs to specialist systems suchnurse call units, lifts, pneumatic tubes, fire alarm systems, ventilation plant, lampreplacements after suitable training. To carry out maintenance and reactive work within a safe environment and to a high qualityacross the full range of electrical engineering services. Undertake PPMs, fault finding and testing of complex systems such as fire alarms, nursecall, lifts, AC, ventilation, building management systems and all other electrical services. To work in accordance with the requirements of relevant mechanical Health TechnicalMemoranda (HTMs) Act as Competent Persons within your skillset as required and defined in Health technicalmemorandums after receiving suitable training. Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices. Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of theMaintenance Department. Carry out building fabric installation improvement works. Drive Trust vehicles as required in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy3 Undertake training where necessary and to learn new techniques across a range of coretrade 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 equipmenttaking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage all inaccordance with the Trust and Department Health and Safety Policies and Safe WorkingProcedures. To liaise with Wards and Department staff to ensure the requested complex and routinework is specified correctly to meet the users needs, provided efficiently and completed withinthe agreed priority response periods. To assist with emergency work as and when requested, including out of normal workinghours Carry out own daily individual administration of work, by the timely completion of works/jobdockets/tickets and the filling in of log books, as required Liaise with the Electrical Supervisor, regarding plant or equipment failures and to requestthe supply of goods and /or services as necessary. Assist in the setting out of new work; identify materials for ordering and collection usingrelevant tools and equipment, without supervision Assist the Electrical Supervisor by completing jobs allocated to you that are within yourskillset in a timely and professional manor. Use a flexible approach to perform a wide range of the duties Carry out site based surveys and report all defects to the appropriate manager e.g. hazardnotices Prepare plant for the statutory inspections for independent insurance inspection forcompliance with Statutory Regulations. To be expected to work within the trusts agenda for change core hours of 06:00 to 20:00 toassist in completing tasks outside of the traditional 8 to 4:30 working pattern. To be expected to attend and to participate in out of hours statutory testing such as monthlygenerator tests etc. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities for this role is to assist the maintenance assistance andelectrical craftspersons in their day to day roles and responsibilities. To carry out plantroom inspections and cleans, Lift inspections and cleans, lampreplacement and other minor electrical issues. To undertake planned maintenance tasks and minor repairs to specialist systems suchnurse call units, lifts, pneumatic tubes, fire alarm systems, ventilation plant, lampreplacements after suitable training. To carry out maintenance and reactive work within a safe environment and to a high qualityacross the full range of electrical engineering services. Undertake PPMs, fault finding and testing of complex systems such as fire alarms, nursecall, lifts, AC, ventilation, building management systems and all other electrical services. To work in accordance with the requirements of relevant mechanical Health TechnicalMemoranda (HTMs) Act as Competent Persons within your skillset as required and defined in Health technicalmemorandums after receiving suitable training. Maintain records of work carried out in accordance with working practices. Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of theMaintenance Department. Carry out building fabric installation improvement works. Drive Trust vehicles as required in accordance with the Trust Transport Policy3 Undertake training where necessary and to learn new techniques across a range of coretrade 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 equipmenttaking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage all inaccordance with the Trust and Department Health and Safety Policies and Safe WorkingProcedures. To liaise with Wards and Department staff to ensure the requested complex and routinework is specified correctly to meet the users needs, provided efficiently and completed withinthe agreed priority response periods. To assist with emergency work as and when requested, including out of normal workinghours Carry out own daily individual administration of work, by the timely completion of works/jobdockets/tickets and the filling in of log books, as required Liaise with the Electrical Supervisor, regarding plant or equipment failures and to requestthe supply of goods and /or services as necessary. Assist in the setting out of new work; identify materials for ordering and collection usingrelevant tools and equipment, without supervision Assist the Electrical Supervisor by completing jobs allocated to you that are within yourskillset in a timely and professional manor. Use a flexible approach to perform a wide range of the duties Carry out site based surveys and report all defects to the appropriate manager e.g. hazardnotices Prepare plant for the statutory inspections for independent insurance inspection forcompliance with Statutory Regulations. To be expected to work within the trusts agenda for change core hours of 06:00 to 20:00 toassist in completing tasks outside of the traditional 8 to 4:30 working pattern. To be expected to attend and to participate in out of hours statutory testing such as monthlygenerator tests etc. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement of the post.
Person Specification
Qualificatons
Essential
- GCSE' Grade 3 (or equivalent) or above in English
- GCSE' Grade 3 (or equivalent) or above in Maths
Desirable
- Educated to or working towards NVQ Level 1 in electrical maintenance
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of the maintenance of buildings services
- Experience of working within a customer-focused repairs and maintenance service.
- knowledge of health & safety in the workplace
- Minimum of 5 years electrical work experience.
- Experience of working within a customer-focused repairs and maintenance service.X
- Experience of working in a team and in a commercial environment.
- Experience of working with a range of portable tools, small plant, ladders and equipment to enable duties of the job to be carried out.
- Previous years NHS experience
Skill
Essential
- Ability to record detailed and accurate repairs information relating to repair inspections or completed repair jobs.
- Ability to record detailed and accurate repairs information relating to repair inspections or completed repair jobs.
- Able to participate in the repairs and maintenance out-of-hours emergency service when required.X
- Capable of working at heights from scaffold platforms, ladders or mechanical equipment.X
- Able to carry out a repair job or improvement task that involves physical strength, stamina and standing, kneeling or crouching.
Person Specification
Qualificatons
Essential
- GCSE' Grade 3 (or equivalent) or above in English
- GCSE' Grade 3 (or equivalent) or above in Maths
Desirable
- Educated to or working towards NVQ Level 1 in electrical maintenance
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of the maintenance of buildings services
- Experience of working within a customer-focused repairs and maintenance service.
- knowledge of health & safety in the workplace
- Minimum of 5 years electrical work experience.
- Experience of working within a customer-focused repairs and maintenance service.X
- Experience of working in a team and in a commercial environment.
- Experience of working with a range of portable tools, small plant, ladders and equipment to enable duties of the job to be carried out.
- Previous years NHS experience
Skill
Essential
- Ability to record detailed and accurate repairs information relating to repair inspections or completed repair jobs.
- Ability to record detailed and accurate repairs information relating to repair inspections or completed repair jobs.
- Able to participate in the repairs and maintenance out-of-hours emergency service when required.X
- Capable of working at heights from scaffold platforms, ladders or mechanical equipment.X
- Able to carry out a repair job or improvement task that involves physical strength, stamina and standing, kneeling or crouching.
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).
