Estates Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Job summary

To perform work activities which may occasionally be complex and/or non-routine. Responsible for testing and fault-finding on engineering plant and equipment (Electrical distribution, power and lighting, standby generator plant, catering equipment, electrical lifting aids and beds and nurse call systems. Basic knowledge in principles and safe isolations for mechanical systems is expected from the postholder.

Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor and major improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by manager, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Meet the Trust's performance target for attending to and completing work orders within the time frame allocated (as per the Key Performance Indicators & Service Level Agreement for Estates Maintenance).

Responding to and completing work orders within the time frame allocated and meeting the Trust's customer service standards and expectations.

Competent with use of a PDA for opening (starting) and closing (completing/signing off) work orders electronically.

To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

Carry out planned preventive maintenance inspections and testing in accordance with Trust maintenance schemes and procedures.

Actively participate in the operation of the Trust labour management systems, completing all records required (including completion of all job dockets and time records)

Work occasional planned overtime to carry out works as required by management.

Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities under the instruction of the Estates Maintenance Supervisor - MVH

To liaise with Estates Maintenance Supervisor - MVH regarding plant or equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.