Job summary
Electrician
Estates Department
Band 4 (£25,147 to £27,596) + 30% R&R (£7,544.10 to £8,278.80) + on-call payments up to a potential £6,000 pa + 27 days+ Annual Leave + NHS pension
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for an experienced electrician to join our on-site engineering team, you will preferably have a background in commercial electrical support, ideally supporting plant such as AHU's, Chillers, electrical control systems, pumps, motors, etc. Previous NHS experience is not essential although would be useful, full supplementary training will be provided. Full details can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Please note: This role includes the responsibility of being a member of the on-call team which operates out of hours, this is currently a 1 in 5 requirement of the role, full training and mentoring will be provided. Also, whilst the core hours of this role are currently Monday to Friday, a shift pattern may be introduced in future which will change the core hours and days of working to include some weekend work which will attract weekend working supplements.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Maintenance Manager, Darren Grace via the Estates Helpdesk (01908 996109).
Interview: w/c 06.05.2024
Main duties of the job
To perform electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work, including activities which are technically intricate and/or non-routine:
- Fire Alarm Weekly Testing
- Emergency Lighting Testing and Repairs
- Generator Testing
- Boiler Plant Treatment checks
- Passenger Lift Release
- Nurse Call Systems repairs and reset.
- Air Handling Units - Electrical Fault Finding
- Sterilisation BS -EN 285 HTM 01-01 (2010) Training to become a CP.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair faults on electrical installations, plant, and equipment
- To manufacture, assembles and install new equipment as necessary
- Be required to estimate the material requirements of a job, and advise accordingly
- Be required to maintain and operate plant and associated equipment in accordance with current procedures.
- Be required to use all tools and equipment relevant to the range of duties performed.
- Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.
- Undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to, including at short notice, to ensure this essential service is maintained.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair faults on electrical installations, plant, and equipment
- To manufacture, assembles and install new equipment as necessary
- Be required to estimate the material requirements of a job, and advise accordingly
- Be required to maintain and operate plant and associated equipment in accordance with current procedures.
- Be required to use all tools and equipment relevant to the range of duties performed.
- Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.
- Undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to, including at short notice, to ensure this essential service is maintained.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- A minimum qualification of City & Guilds 236 at Part 2 or Equivalent
- Qualified to IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition BS 7671:2018
Desirable
- BTEC, ONC in Electrical Engineering
Experience
Essential
- Completion of a structured training programme in electrical Engineering for a minimum period of three years, with two years site experience
- Must have read and understood the 'Electricity at Work regulations 1989'
- Knowledge of Electrical Distribution, Standby Generators, Fire Alarm Systems, Building Management Systems
- Full driving license (recognized by DVLA)
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Environment
- Knowledge of HTMs and BS -EN
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify, analyses, and correct faults without recourse to others
- Ability to work at times without supervision
- Adaptable to change
Desirable
- Abel to adapt/carry out minor works relevant to other Trades when required
Personal and people development
Essential
- Able to work in a demand-driven environment and to tight deadlines
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
Communication
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills/able to communicate with Trust staff and service users at all levels
- Able to clearly discuss technical issues with Managers and other team members, and to prepare basic written reports when required
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Availability for on-call duties (30-minute response time)
- Ability to work at height using access from ladders/scaffold
- Ability to work in confined spaces
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- A minimum qualification of City & Guilds 236 at Part 2 or Equivalent
- Qualified to IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition BS 7671:2018
Desirable
- BTEC, ONC in Electrical Engineering
Experience
Essential
- Completion of a structured training programme in electrical Engineering for a minimum period of three years, with two years site experience
- Must have read and understood the 'Electricity at Work regulations 1989'
- Knowledge of Electrical Distribution, Standby Generators, Fire Alarm Systems, Building Management Systems
- Full driving license (recognized by DVLA)
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Environment
- Knowledge of HTMs and BS -EN
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify, analyses, and correct faults without recourse to others
- Ability to work at times without supervision
- Adaptable to change
Desirable
- Abel to adapt/carry out minor works relevant to other Trades when required
Personal and people development
Essential
- Able to work in a demand-driven environment and to tight deadlines
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team
Communication
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills/able to communicate with Trust staff and service users at all levels
- Able to clearly discuss technical issues with Managers and other team members, and to prepare basic written reports when required
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Availability for on-call duties (30-minute response time)
- Ability to work at height using access from ladders/scaffold
- Ability to work in confined spaces
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.
