Job summary
Maintenance Technician Multi Skilled (Electrical Bias) - Training Position Annex 21
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a trainee multi-skilled Technician to work within our Estates Team here at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
Being a part of our highly skilled team of maintenance personnel the applicant will gain experience and knowledge working on a variety of plant and electrical equipment serving the hospital's various clinical departments.
The post holder will have operational responsibility for maintaining, inspecting and installing LV and ELV equipment, infrastructure and plant on Stepping Hill Hospital to a high standard, meeting the requirements of the appropriate HTMs. This will include Lifts and secondary supplies such as IPS/UPS and Generators.
There will be a requirement to work overtime; both rostered and ad-hoc; at short notice as required to meet the needs of the Trust and its healthcare environment. There will also be a need to form part of the on-call response team to assist our out of hours staff where required.
Applicants will work towards an NVQ Level 3 in an electrical installation/maintenance discipline, and a City & Guilds qualification 2365 to BSEN: 7671.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with good communication skills, and possess the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
On Completion of Training
- The primary responsibility will involve the maintenance of electrical lighting, power installations, motors, HVAC, control circuits including timers/contactors/overloads/interlocks etc within buildings, electrical plant and equipment. Electrical systems and associated equipment on both LV and SELV operating voltages.
- The post holder will be required to have knowledge of electrical & mechanical services.
- To undertake planned maintenance work as dictated by line manager, prioritise daily workload and carry out repairs to electrical installations.
- To diagnose and identity faults in electrical installations, plant and equipment and using knowledge and experience resolve the problem.
- To gain knowledge of electrical installations in new developments as they are placed into service.
- To act as Team Leader for in house staff and contractors and to offer assistance and technical support/instruction where required or instructed by Estates Managers.
- As directed by the line manager the post holder may be required to manufacture, assemble, erect and install new mechanical/electrical plant and equipment as and when appropriate
- To attend training courses, both internal and external to the Trust as necessary for the post including ladder and scaffold training and lift release warden training.
- To have an up to date knowledge of statutory regulations, health and safety legislation and best practice guidance associated with electrical installations.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
On completion of training
- To undertake where requested by line manager routine tasks associated with another trade/craft. This may be carried out with or without colleagues from another trade/craft. All tasks performed under such circumstances must be within health and safety regulations.
- To supervise and instruct band 4, band 3, and band 2 trades when undertaking fault diagnostic work on BMS systems.
- The post holder will be required to participate in the Estates Directorates operations on-call rota.
- Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
- To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Senior Staff
- To source spare/replacement parts when required for electrical/equipment breakdowns.
- To maintain the secondary power supplies, completing PPMs and on load and off load generator testing, ensuring secondary supplies function correctly in providing electricity to the essential power networks across the site.
- To monitor/interrogate the UPS battery back-up power supplies for Critical Care Units and Operating Theatres, including Operating Lights
- To contact various manufactures Technical Support Helplines to resolve problems quickly with faulty equipment and work towards reducing the impact to clinical areas and patient lists.
- The post holder will be required to have knowledge of electrical services and be able to read electrical schematics and circuit diagrams.
- To understand the working of electrical and associated alarm systems in NHS buildings.
- To have an up to date knowledge of fire alarm systems.
- To have an up to date knowledge of statutory regulations and technical knowledge associated with electrical installations and to be able to put that knowledge into practice.
- To undertake where requested by line manager routine tasks associated with another trade/craft. This may be carried out with or without colleagues from another trade/craft. All tasks performed under such circumstances must be within health and safety regulations
- To be able to work flexibly when the service to the hospital demands and to be available to work as part of the Rostered Saturday Overtime schedule.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On completion of training
- To undertake where requested by line manager routine tasks associated with another trade/craft. This may be carried out with or without colleagues from another trade/craft. All tasks performed under such circumstances must be within health and safety regulations.
- To supervise and instruct band 4, band 3, and band 2 trades when undertaking fault diagnostic work on BMS systems.
- The post holder will be required to participate in the Estates Directorates operations on-call rota.
- Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
- To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Senior Staff
- To source spare/replacement parts when required for electrical/equipment breakdowns.
- To maintain the secondary power supplies, completing PPMs and on load and off load generator testing, ensuring secondary supplies function correctly in providing electricity to the essential power networks across the site.
- To monitor/interrogate the UPS battery back-up power supplies for Critical Care Units and Operating Theatres, including Operating Lights
- To contact various manufactures Technical Support Helplines to resolve problems quickly with faulty equipment and work towards reducing the impact to clinical areas and patient lists.
- The post holder will be required to have knowledge of electrical services and be able to read electrical schematics and circuit diagrams.
- To understand the working of electrical and associated alarm systems in NHS buildings.
- To have an up to date knowledge of fire alarm systems.
- To have an up to date knowledge of statutory regulations and technical knowledge associated with electrical installations and to be able to put that knowledge into practice.
- To undertake where requested by line manager routine tasks associated with another trade/craft. This may be carried out with or without colleagues from another trade/craft. All tasks performed under such circumstances must be within health and safety regulations
- To be able to work flexibly when the service to the hospital demands and to be available to work as part of the Rostered Saturday Overtime schedule.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Willing to work towards a recognised Apprenticeship
- Willing to work towards a qualification in Electrical Engineering/Installation (NVQ 3 equivalent or higher)
- Good education standard.
Desirable
- HNC/ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (written & verbal)
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management techniques
- Intermediate/advanced PC keyboard skills.
- IOSH certificate in H&S
Experience
Essential
- Relevant works maintenance background
Desirable
- NHS Estates background
- Experience of plant maintenance
- Experience of Building Management Systems.
- Experience in Decontamination testing/validation.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Willing to work towards a recognised Apprenticeship
- Willing to work towards a qualification in Electrical Engineering/Installation (NVQ 3 equivalent or higher)
- Good education standard.
Desirable
- HNC/ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (written & verbal)
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management techniques
- Intermediate/advanced PC keyboard skills.
- IOSH certificate in H&S
Experience
Essential
- Relevant works maintenance background
Desirable
- NHS Estates background
- Experience of plant maintenance
- Experience of Building Management Systems.
- Experience in Decontamination testing/validation.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
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).
