Multi Skilled Technician - Electricial

The Christie NHS FT

The closing date is 25 April 2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for multi-skilled maintenance technician with an electrical bias to join our team.

You will need to be able to demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm, professionalism, working within a fast-paced healthcare environment. We are looking for an individual with the ability and willingness to work outside of their comfort zone.

Main duties of the job

You with have a well-rounded working knowledge of electrical systems carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance on equipment such as, generating sets, industrial distribution systems, emergency lighting, patient calls and IPS/UPS systems

As well as having a biased to the above electrical systems, the successful candidate will also be expected to carry out maintenance tasks to ventilation units, LTHW distribution systems, piped medical gases, drainage systems, fire detection systems, building management systems and water systems within a healthcare environment

The post holder will be required to participate in the Estates out of hours on-call service.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-91776-EF-LS-A

Job locations

The Christie

Manchester

M20 4BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To work appropriate to core skills and develop other skills in line the trusts requirements.

1. Service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical, electrical and electronic installations, plant and equipment.

a. Using technical manuals

b. Communicating with manufacturers and suppliers of equipment

c. Follow protocols when working in radiation & other controlled areas

d. Ordering spare parts and service materials

e. Plan and prioritise reported faults

2. Use and understanding of the building engineering management system.

a. Extracting data and printing fault reports

b. Using the information generated to prioritise work into critical and non-critical faults

c. Inform management of any serious problems which may affect the running of the hospital

d. Computer programming, modifying and making additions to the system

e. Liaise and communicate with the systems managers

3. Attain Low Voltage Authorised person in line with HTM 06

a. Preparing test certificates

b. Isolation and making safe areas within the hospital for contractors to carry out their work

c. Ensures electrical safe working and issues permits in line with HTM06

4. Carry out Test & Inspections in line with current IEE Regulations

a. Authorise and commission new electrical installations

b. C & G accreditation for, Inspection and testing, portable Appliance testing.

5. Attend to fire calls and communicate with Fire Officers.

a. Determining the cause of the alarm, rectify and replace as required

b. Confirming with the Fire Officer the cause of the alarm, and signing his report

c. Report back to management and indicate any remedial action that may be required

d. Using a Laptop computer to programme the fire control panels

6. Deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others;

7. IT Skills.

a. Recording times of attendance

b. Creating spreadsheets to record and present information

c. Send and receive information

d. Search for information using the internet

e. Generate reports

8. Service and Maintain Air handling Units including Theatre plant.

9. Attain Medical Gas competency.

10. Service and Maintain Domestic Hot Water & Cold-Water Systems.

a. Monitoring & recording of temperature readings.

b. Carry out duties in line with Trust Policy on Legionella.

11. Undertake duties of craftspersons if required.

12. Assemble, install and commission new work.

13. Use all relevant tools and equipment.

a. Hand tools, including electric drills & grinders

b. Testing & calibration instruments

14. Use and safe operation of hydraulic platforms, and roof access

a. Correct use of safety harness and equipment

15. Instruct other on all aspects of their work.

a. Represent the estates department when commissioning new equipment and pass on all relevant information to colleagues

16. Learn new techniques with training as necessary.

a. Attend training courses and update skills

17. Understand fully the relationship of craftspersons work with their own.

18. Work safely and with consideration for others.

a. Having knowledge of COSHH and Safety at work regulations

b. Safe use of hand winding gear when releasing people from passenger lifts

c. Risk assessment

19. Be aware of the needs and sensitivities and confidentially of an acute patient care and laboratory environment.

a. Personal Hygiene

b. Gowning up protocols when working in theatres and laboratories and other sensitive areas in line with Trust policy

c. Communication with patients and clinical staff when working in patient areas

20. Working in a research laboratory

a. Knowledge of all protocols when working in an extremely bio hazardous environment

21. Carry out a planned maintenance scheme

22. Other duties as directed

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To work appropriate to core skills and develop other skills in line the trusts requirements.

1. Service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical, electrical and electronic installations, plant and equipment.

a. Using technical manuals

b. Communicating with manufacturers and suppliers of equipment

c. Follow protocols when working in radiation & other controlled areas

d. Ordering spare parts and service materials

e. Plan and prioritise reported faults

2. Use and understanding of the building engineering management system.

a. Extracting data and printing fault reports

b. Using the information generated to prioritise work into critical and non-critical faults

c. Inform management of any serious problems which may affect the running of the hospital

d. Computer programming, modifying and making additions to the system

e. Liaise and communicate with the systems managers

3. Attain Low Voltage Authorised person in line with HTM 06

a. Preparing test certificates

b. Isolation and making safe areas within the hospital for contractors to carry out their work

c. Ensures electrical safe working and issues permits in line with HTM06

4. Carry out Test & Inspections in line with current IEE Regulations

a. Authorise and commission new electrical installations

b. C & G accreditation for, Inspection and testing, portable Appliance testing.

5. Attend to fire calls and communicate with Fire Officers.

a. Determining the cause of the alarm, rectify and replace as required

b. Confirming with the Fire Officer the cause of the alarm, and signing his report

c. Report back to management and indicate any remedial action that may be required

d. Using a Laptop computer to programme the fire control panels

6. Deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others;

7. IT Skills.

a. Recording times of attendance

b. Creating spreadsheets to record and present information

c. Send and receive information

d. Search for information using the internet

e. Generate reports

8. Service and Maintain Air handling Units including Theatre plant.

9. Attain Medical Gas competency.

10. Service and Maintain Domestic Hot Water & Cold-Water Systems.

a. Monitoring & recording of temperature readings.

b. Carry out duties in line with Trust Policy on Legionella.

11. Undertake duties of craftspersons if required.

12. Assemble, install and commission new work.

13. Use all relevant tools and equipment.

a. Hand tools, including electric drills & grinders

b. Testing & calibration instruments

14. Use and safe operation of hydraulic platforms, and roof access

a. Correct use of safety harness and equipment

15. Instruct other on all aspects of their work.

a. Represent the estates department when commissioning new equipment and pass on all relevant information to colleagues

16. Learn new techniques with training as necessary.

a. Attend training courses and update skills

17. Understand fully the relationship of craftspersons work with their own.

18. Work safely and with consideration for others.

a. Having knowledge of COSHH and Safety at work regulations

b. Safe use of hand winding gear when releasing people from passenger lifts

c. Risk assessment

19. Be aware of the needs and sensitivities and confidentially of an acute patient care and laboratory environment.

a. Personal Hygiene

b. Gowning up protocols when working in theatres and laboratories and other sensitive areas in line with Trust policy

c. Communication with patients and clinical staff when working in patient areas

20. Working in a research laboratory

a. Knowledge of all protocols when working in an extremely bio hazardous environment

21. Carry out a planned maintenance scheme

22. Other duties as directed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • B Tech/HNC or equivalent

Desirable

  • IEE Regulations 18th edition HTM 06 Low voltage authorised person
  • S.I.A License

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post apprentice training.
  • 2 Years Relevant Experience.

Desirable

  • Further experience in NHS buildings and building engineering services.

Skills

Essential

  • Skilled at fault finding.
  • Skilled in the use of relevant tools and materials.
  • Able to prioritise work.
  • Appreciation of time management to minimise departmental disruption.
  • Good communication skills.

Desirable

  • Skilled in the carrying out of minor repairs to building fabric.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understand the complete working of mechanical, electrical & electronic systems within building engineering services.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a NHS building/environment.

Values

Essential

  • Flexible approach to working within an acute patient care hospital
  • Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Desirable

  • Driving licence
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • B Tech/HNC or equivalent

Desirable

  • IEE Regulations 18th edition HTM 06 Low voltage authorised person
  • S.I.A License

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post apprentice training.
  • 2 Years Relevant Experience.

Desirable

  • Further experience in NHS buildings and building engineering services.

Skills

Essential

  • Skilled at fault finding.
  • Skilled in the use of relevant tools and materials.
  • Able to prioritise work.
  • Appreciation of time management to minimise departmental disruption.
  • Good communication skills.

Desirable

  • Skilled in the carrying out of minor repairs to building fabric.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understand the complete working of mechanical, electrical & electronic systems within building engineering services.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a NHS building/environment.

Values

Essential

  • Flexible approach to working within an acute patient care hospital
  • Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Desirable

  • Driving licence

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

The Christie

Manchester

M20 4BX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

The Christie

Manchester

M20 4BX


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Maintenance Manager

Simon Elliott

simon.elliott9@nhs.net

01619187332

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-91776-EF-LS-A

Job locations

The Christie

Manchester

M20 4BX


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