Job summary
Working independently or in a small team. Undertake both reactive Electrical repairs and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme to help prolong the life expectancy of equipment.
To carry out routine duties independently where appropriate to competency, health and safety and with minimal supervision.
Receiving jobs and recording the status and completion of work that is carried out via a handheld electronic pad.
The post holder will respond to emergency and urgent repair requests in a timely and effective manner, restoring services where possible or making potential dangerous conditions safe
You will ideally hold relevant C&G, NVQ or higher qualifications.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a range of Electrical procedures for installation ,repair and routine maintenance of new, refurbished, existing industrial/commercial and domestic equipment services, whilst at all times observing all relevant health and safety guidelines and regulations.
Undertake other non-Electrical duties where skills, abilities and competence are appropriate for such and has been approved by supervisor such as Nurse call systems which you will have training on
Interpret and work from site drawings, specifications,risk assessment, method statement, permit to work, work dockets etc.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised trade qualifications i.e. C&G, NVQ, or equivalent specialist training on Electrical systems
Desirable
- Certificated training courses on Electrical systems i.e 18th Edition, City & Guilds, P.AT
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant trade experience i.e currently working in an Electrical position
- Ability to undertake and complete reactive and planned maintenance work on the installations within their competency.
- Practical knowledge of LV systems
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Hospital/Care setting/NHS environment
- Skilled in either Electrical Maintenance or Electrical instalation work
- Understanding of HTM's, statutory and compliance requirements
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake and complete reactive and planned maintenance work
- Ability to fault-find on Electrical equipment within their competency.
- Basic understanding of Electrical Plant ie motors,pumps,fans etc
Desirable
- Use of CAFM or similar software packages such as QFM
- Able to use Microsoft Office programmes appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised trade qualifications i.e. C&G, NVQ, or equivalent specialist training on Electrical systems
Desirable
- Certificated training courses on Electrical systems i.e 18th Edition, City & Guilds, P.AT
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant trade experience i.e currently working in an Electrical position
- Ability to undertake and complete reactive and planned maintenance work on the installations within their competency.
- Practical knowledge of LV systems
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Hospital/Care setting/NHS environment
- Skilled in either Electrical Maintenance or Electrical instalation work
- Understanding of HTM's, statutory and compliance requirements
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake and complete reactive and planned maintenance work
- Ability to fault-find on Electrical equipment within their competency.
- Basic understanding of Electrical Plant ie motors,pumps,fans etc
Desirable
- Use of CAFM or similar software packages such as QFM
- Able to use Microsoft Office programmes appropriately.
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.
