Maintenance Electrician

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

The post holder will provide an effective and efficient maintenance repair service on the full range of building fabric, electrical and mechanical engineering plant and equipment to the Atlas portfolio.

This role will see you taking responsibility for the day to day operational servicing and repairs to meet our clients' targets for PPM, reactive work and first time fixes. You will be expected to ensure breakdowns & planned preventative maintenance work undertaken is compliant with relevant legislation and guidance including NHS Health Technical memorandums (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards, European Standards, whilst developing and managing the departmental risk register.

You will be required to be qualified in line with 17th / 18th Edition Regulations as well as qualified to City and Guilds 2391-52 combined Testing and Inspection.

It is essential that you have completed a Structured (i.e city & guilds) training programme in Electrical Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. (preferably in an NHS / maintenance setting or have completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical engineering

The post holder will also be expected to participate in the Atlas's On Call Rota for out of hours Estates Management. Providing cover for the 1 in 6 (or as otherwise notified) 24 hour on call system that provide service continuity.

Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.

Please find the full job description attached below.

Some responsibilities include:

• Support in the development and implementation of the Estate's Strategy based upon Trust and Atlas' strategic goals.

• The post holder will undertake fault finding and testing of complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment, such as nurse call equipment and fire alarms. You will be responsible for undertaking fixed electrical installations testing and general inspections.

• The post holder will undertake fault finding and maintenance of various types of plant and catering equipment such as heated trolleys, dishwashers and AHUs. You will be responsible for carrying various PPM tasks

The post holder will also be expected to participate in the Atlas's On Call Rota for out of hours Estates Management. Providing cover for the 1 in 4 (or as otherwise notified) 24 hour on call system that provide service continuity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified in line with 17th / 18th Edition Regulations
• Qualified to City and Guilds 2391-52 combined Testing and Inspection.

Desirable

• Hold a current and clean driving licence and be willing and able to commute between sites using their own or Trust vehicles.
• Knowledge of BMS, UPS,Fire and other systems.

Training

Essential

• Completed a Structured (i.e city & guilds) training programme in Electrical Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. (preferably in an NHS / maintenance setting)
• Completed a recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical engineering

Experience

Essential

• Ability to interpret detailed reports / instructions and writing reports, collating data and presenting statistically analysed information

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of NHS Estates function and operational

Special Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Able to delegate and priorities own workload and staff under direct management
• Has interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to engage with and manage contractors working on site ensuring Health and Safety and Trust policies are adhered to
• Able to plan at an operational level
• Has good communication skills
• Has ability manage financial and activity budget
• IT Literate

Desirable

• Influencing skills
• Organisational skills
• Able to process information to logical order

Commitment

Essential

• Possesses commitment to work hours required to complete tasks (includes night / weekends as and when required.)
• Is punctual, reliable, flexible and self-motivated
• Is able to work both as a leader and team
• Is innovative and able to actively progress improvements to the service and ensure a customer service culture
• Applicant must be able to deal with other technical queries when covering the on-call role in line with the rota

Desirable

• Be able to demonstrate continued professional development and learning
• Is creative and a self-starter

Integrity

Essential

• Must be honest, trustworthy and capable of work related matters remaining confidential

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Atlas - Blackpool Victoria Hosptial

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)