Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Maintenance Craftsperson Electrical

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Job summary

IOW NHS Trust

Maintenance Craftsperson Electrical

Band 4: £26,530 - £29,114 pro rata, per annum

Full-Time, Permanent Position

The post holder will provide an Electrical service to the Estates Services Department and other directorates within the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. They will demonstrate total commitment, versatility and flexibility whilst undertaking all tasks and delegated work as instructed by the Estates Services Team. They will work in accordance with the requirements of HTM 06-02 (or any subsequent update), the current Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems as an appointed Competent Person (LV) for the Trust.

Perform electrical testing and monitor results to compliance with the latest edition of the Wiring Regulations (currently BS 7671) on any alterations carried out to electrical installations.

For a full list of roles and responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

Main duties of the job

Perform electrical testing and monitor results to compliance with the latest edition of the Wiring Regulations (currently BS 7671) on any alterations carried out to electrical installations.

To install, maintain, service and repair the full range of estates equipment, plant, and infrastructure, some of which will require training by the manufacturer / specialist and may include pneumatic systems, compressors etc.

Act in the role of Competent Person, as defined by Health Technical Memorandum, for the Electrical Distribution (LV) system.

Activate power changeover plant and be able to safely isolate from generators or local network in the event of a malfunction.

Be able to work safely on standby electrical systems such as 400v generators and UPS systems.

Carry out minor works and repairs on power, lighting, nurse- call, fire detection / alarm and intruder alarm systems, door access and security tagging systems, control circuits. Including any programming that may be required and passing on operational instructions to ward or departmental staff.

To be conversant with, and work on inverter drives and soft start systems.

About us

We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Details

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Position attracts RRP (Recruit & Retain) of £3598 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

470-24-0111-COR

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5TG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • A minimum qualification of City and Guilds 236 Part 2 AM2/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Demonstrate practical training and experience preferably by completion of a time-served apprenticeship.
  • Hold a valid driving licence to drive a 4-wheel car or van with manual gear change
  • Relevant and recent experience in an electrical post

Desirable

  • City and Guilds Fundamental Inspection, testing and Initial Verification (2392) or equivalent
  • Current City and Guilds certificate for the current. Edition of the electrical regulations
  • City and Guilds Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) certificate 2377-77 or equivalent.
Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • A minimum qualification of City and Guilds 236 Part 2 AM2/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Demonstrate practical training and experience preferably by completion of a time-served apprenticeship.
  • Hold a valid driving licence to drive a 4-wheel car or van with manual gear change
  • Relevant and recent experience in an electrical post

Desirable

  • City and Guilds Fundamental Inspection, testing and Initial Verification (2392) or equivalent
  • Current City and Guilds certificate for the current. Edition of the electrical regulations
  • City and Guilds Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) certificate 2377-77 or equivalent.

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5TG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5TG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Maintenance Team Manager

Stephen Beare

steven.beare@nhs.net

01983534444

Details

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Position attracts RRP (Recruit & Retain) of £3598 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

470-24-0111-COR

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5TG


Supporting documents

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