Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Maintenance Craftsperson - Electrical

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Job summary

Are you an experienced Electrical craftsperson, looking to develop your career working for the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.

Our Estates team is looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role. Please note that due to participation in the on call rota it is necessary for you to live within a 30 minutes of the site.

The Maintenance team (electrical, mechanical and building trades) is responsible for the maintenance of the Trust's properties and equipment. The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success; we have highlighted three of them below:

  • Time served (or have equivalent experience) electrician
  • Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant electrical discipline
  • Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Electrical Craftsperson to join our multi-skilled Estates Team. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role. Please note that due to participation in the on call rota it is necessary for you to live within 30 minutes of the site.

The Maintenance Department, consisting of electrical, mechanical and building trades, is responsible for the maintenance of the Trusts properties and equipment. The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, we appreciate you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success, we have highlighted three of them below:

  • Time served (or have equivalent experience) electrician
  • Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant electrical discipline
  • Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year + £2,457.75 RRP

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-COR3273-SJ-D

Job locations

Bedford Hospital NHS Trust

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK429DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

  • Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of electrical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, hydrotherapy pool, ward equipment.
  • Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
  • Complete all mandatory training as required.
  • Carry out installations, commission and test new work associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
  • Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

  • Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of electrical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, hydrotherapy pool, ward equipment.
  • Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
  • Complete all mandatory training as required.
  • Carry out installations, commission and test new work associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
  • Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent
  • 17th or 18th Edition Requirement for Electrical Installations

Desirable

  • IOSH Working Safely

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in a service and/or maintenance role
  • Experience of Lone working
  • Experience of working within a team

Desirable

  • Experience in the maintenance of healthcare building services and equipment
  • Experience of on call working

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good awareness of health and safety legislation and experience of working to safe systems of work

Desirable

  • In depth working knowledge of building services engineering
  • Knowledge of fire alarm systems / BMS systems / standby generators
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent
  • 17th or 18th Edition Requirement for Electrical Installations

Desirable

  • IOSH Working Safely

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in a service and/or maintenance role
  • Experience of Lone working
  • Experience of working within a team

Desirable

  • Experience in the maintenance of healthcare building services and equipment
  • Experience of on call working

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good awareness of health and safety legislation and experience of working to safe systems of work

Desirable

  • In depth working knowledge of building services engineering
  • Knowledge of fire alarm systems / BMS systems / standby generators

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital NHS Trust

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK429DJ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital NHS Trust

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK429DJ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Operational Estates

Daniel Roberts

daniel.roberts@ldh.nhs.uk

01234792112

Details

Date posted

27 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year + £2,457.75 RRP

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-COR3273-SJ-D

Job locations

Bedford Hospital NHS Trust

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK429DJ


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