Job summary
**Please note, the NHS salary scales have recently changed and are expected to come into effect in October. New starters joining the Trust before this time will commence on the old payscales and will move to the new ones once they have been finalised**
Harrogate Integrated Facilities are looking to recruit an Electrical Technician, to join a dynamic and diverse Estates Team.
The post holder will be part of a team of multi-skilled engineering colleagues, delivering a continuously improving schedule of planned and reactive maintenance in order to provide a safe environment for patients, members of the public, and colleagues at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Electrical Technician will undertake a wide range of maintenance, repairs, planned preventative maintenance, installation, and minor new works on equipment, plant, and engineering services at Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust and its partners.
The post holder will be required to undertake fault diagnosis on a number of electrical engineering systems, including: power, lighting, access, nurse call, alarms, equipment and accessories, distribution, switchgear, fuses, motors, ventilation equipment, battery and emergency stand-by equipment. Training will be provided for work on specialist systems such as decontamination equipment (sterilisers, washer disinfectors, automatic endoscope reprocessors) and medical gas pipeline systems.
About us
Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT). HIF supplies services to the hospital and community services with respect to Maintenance, Sterile Services, Portering, Catering, Equipment Library, Linen and Sewing Room, Security, Car Parking, General Office, Front Desk, Reception, Waste Management, Courier Services, Security Services and Domestics.
Our mission is to be an exceptional provider of integrated facilities for the benefit of our communities, our staff and our partners.
Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
Please also be aware that the company does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Anthony Walker on a.walker14@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Anthony Walker on a.walker14@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- oRecognised trade apprenticeship with Level 3 Qualification (advanced apprenticeship, NVQ, national diploma) in electrical engineering or equivalent.
- o17th / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- o3 x Competent Person qualifications in: low voltage, decontamination, ventilation, medical gas pipeline systems, lifting equipment OR willingness to undertake and achieve such training within 18 months of appointment.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- o3 years' experience in service, testing, maintaining complex electrical equipment.
- oMust display a good knowledge of health and safety legislation and appreciation of potential hazards which may occur during the carrying out of maintenance work.
Skills
Essential
- o Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
- o Ability to meet objectives whilst working under pressure
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- oRecognised trade apprenticeship with Level 3 Qualification (advanced apprenticeship, NVQ, national diploma) in electrical engineering or equivalent.
- o17th / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- o3 x Competent Person qualifications in: low voltage, decontamination, ventilation, medical gas pipeline systems, lifting equipment OR willingness to undertake and achieve such training within 18 months of appointment.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- o3 years' experience in service, testing, maintaining complex electrical equipment.
- oMust display a good knowledge of health and safety legislation and appreciation of potential hazards which may occur during the carrying out of maintenance work.
Skills
Essential
- o Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
- o Ability to meet objectives whilst working under pressure
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).
