Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within GMS for an Electrical Shift Technician, the post is to be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, however, the successful candidate may be required to work across all GMS properties and contracts.
The role would suit a qualified Electrical Technician an understanding of the day to day maintenance requirements of an occupied building.
Previous applicant need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holders main duties will include diagnosing and repairing faults to mechanical building services, plant and equipment which may involve working with specialist contractors. The essential qualifications are City and Guilds Advanced Craft in a recognised mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent. Applicants should have served a recognised and registered engineering apprenticeship and have a minimum 3 years experience in maintenance work.
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out hands on duties and will be an active member of the 24/7 on-call rota. Initially the post will involve working days with the provision to provide pre planned evening and weekend shift cover for annual leave and sickness absences with a future requirement to transfer to a permanent 1 in 3 week shift pattern. (0700-1500, 0800- 1600, 1300 2100).
About us
Gloucestershire Managed Service (GMS) is a newly established private company, wholly owned by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which provides the Trust with estates, facilities, sterile services and materials management services for the Trust. We provide services such as clinical equipment management, provision of facilities services such as catering, domestics, portering and linen, manage the construction and development of new and existing healthcare buildings and manage the building, engineering and grounds services.
GMS values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Electrical Shift Technician will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialist skills and should possess levels of flexibility and competence to allow them to perform the following:
- Perform work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine.
- Responsible for fault finding and repair maintenance on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment
Please refer to the job description for further details and role specific requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Electrical Shift Technician will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialist skills and should possess levels of flexibility and competence to allow them to perform the following:
- Perform work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine.
- Responsible for fault finding and repair maintenance on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment
Please refer to the job description for further details and role specific requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ L3 and two years continuous experience in the industry, together with the required minimum Qualifications of: Level 3 in Elecrical engineering, Or an alternative recognised equivalent qualification.
- Driving License
Experience
Essential
- To have a minimum 3 years' experience in the relevant trade
Desirable
- To have worked alongside other trades
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a sound knowledge and understanding of other building trades
- To be fully conversant with all aspects of electrical skills
Desirable
- To have testing and inspection experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ L3 and two years continuous experience in the industry, together with the required minimum Qualifications of: Level 3 in Elecrical engineering, Or an alternative recognised equivalent qualification.
- Driving License
Experience
Essential
- To have a minimum 3 years' experience in the relevant trade
Desirable
- To have worked alongside other trades
Knowledge
Essential
- To have a sound knowledge and understanding of other building trades
- To be fully conversant with all aspects of electrical skills
Desirable
- To have testing and inspection experience
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.
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.
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).
