Electrical Craftsperson - Royal Gwent Hospital

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, appropriately skilled, reliable and enthusiastic Electrical Maintenance Craftsperson that is able to work well under pressure to carry out planned maintenance and day to day repairs within a hospital environment.

The post is working days with a requirement to work shifts when the needs of the Health Board require.

As a large-scale NHS employer, Aneurin Bevan offers competitive benefit packages providing all our staff with the right flexible approach, well-being and reward.

• Generous holiday entitlement, 28 days on appointment, 30 days after 5 years service and 34 days after 10 years service.
• Pay progression
• Pension Membership
• Flexible approach to Working Practices
• Access to a range of Support Networks
• Credit Unions
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Occupational Health and Employee Wellbeing

Main duties of the job

To install or construct various works on new and existing installations and carry out the relevant tests e.g. IEE regulation tests. To maintain and repair existing electrical installations e.g. switch gear, motors, lighting, power circuits, etc. to maintain and repair safety and warning systems e.g. emergency lighting and the correct charging of batteries.

To maintain, operate and repair electrical equipment and plant and services. To adhere to safety and statutory procedures and planned preventative maintenance schemes to ensure statutory compliance.

To carry out and record electrical testing procedures in accordance with the current IEE Wiring Regulations (17th Edition).

To install metal and plastic conduit and trunking systems. To install all wiring systems e.g. mineral insulated copper clad, FP2000, twin and earth, SWA etc, including all switch, control and protective equipment, luminaires and fittings.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.