Job summary
You will have completed a recognised apprenticeship in an electrical craft and have a high level of competence in dealing with both electrical and mechanical equipment.
Experience of electrical maintenance, fire detection systems and electrical installation inspections is essential as is a good working knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations and the IEE Wiring Regulations. Experience of working with Standby Generators, HVAC Plant, Nurse Call systems and L.V. Switchgear would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be contractually obliged to participate in the Hospitals on-call system should this become necessary & generator testing at both sites.
Benefits include, training opportunities, Annual Leave Entitlement 27 to 33 days dependant upon service and the option to join the NHS Pension Scheme.
Further information regarding the above position can be obtained from Dave Williams on 0151 678 5111 ext 7575
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job description & Person Specification for further information about the Maintenance Craftsperson Electrician position available with WUTH.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Multi-Trade Craftsman (Electrician) position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Multi-Trade Craftsman (Electrician) position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Electrical Maintenance / Installation or equivalent
- 17th/18th Edition IEE wiring Regulations
Desirable
- City and Guilds 2391 Testing and Inspection
- HV Qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of single and three phase Electrical systems
- LV Electrical distribution systems
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, manufacturers literature and specifications
Desirable
- Experience working in healthcare setting background
- Emergency generators, UPS, and Fire Alarm systems
- HV Electrical Distribution systems
- Mechanical experience knowledge
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues, stakeholders
- Work as part of a team and on their own
- Flexible approach to working
- Manage and work to PPM deadlines
- Self-Motivated, honest, and reliable
- Physically fit with ability to work in confined space and at height.
Other Requirements
Essential
- The post holder will be required to be able to work with an appropriate degree of sensitivity and compassion when asked to work near patients / public in various settings with various levels of acuity.
- The post holder will be required (when necessary) to work in hot, noisy or dirty and potentially hazardous areas which may, at times, require permits to work Examples include confined spaces, boiler rooms, calorifier rooms with live steam, height work on ladders/scaffolds and outdoors during inclement weather. In accordance with responsibility for health & safety (as above)
Desirable
- To be prepared to act as HV Authorised person as defined HTM - 06
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Electrical Maintenance / Installation or equivalent
- 17th/18th Edition IEE wiring Regulations
Desirable
- City and Guilds 2391 Testing and Inspection
- HV Qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of single and three phase Electrical systems
- LV Electrical distribution systems
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings, manufacturers literature and specifications
Desirable
- Experience working in healthcare setting background
- Emergency generators, UPS, and Fire Alarm systems
- HV Electrical Distribution systems
- Mechanical experience knowledge
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues, stakeholders
- Work as part of a team and on their own
- Flexible approach to working
- Manage and work to PPM deadlines
- Self-Motivated, honest, and reliable
- Physically fit with ability to work in confined space and at height.
Other Requirements
Essential
- The post holder will be required to be able to work with an appropriate degree of sensitivity and compassion when asked to work near patients / public in various settings with various levels of acuity.
- The post holder will be required (when necessary) to work in hot, noisy or dirty and potentially hazardous areas which may, at times, require permits to work Examples include confined spaces, boiler rooms, calorifier rooms with live steam, height work on ladders/scaffolds and outdoors during inclement weather. In accordance with responsibility for health & safety (as above)
Desirable
- To be prepared to act as HV Authorised person as defined HTM - 06
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).
