Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity working
for an excellent service provider supporting essential NHS services?
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) is a wholly owned
subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, delivering
high-quality Estates and Facilities services across Trust sites.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly
motivated and skilled Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates team based at
Darlington Memorial Hospital. The role offers a varied workload, supporting
critical electrical and mechanical systems in a busy healthcare environment.
You will be part of a professional, supportive team ensuring that hospital
facilities remain safe, compliant and fully operational for patients, staff and
visitors.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver planned and reactive
maintenance across a wide range of electrical services within the hospital
estate, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and Trust safety
standards.
You will investigate and resolve faults, inspect
and test electrical systems, and carry out minor installation and improvement
works. The role also requires flexibility to support other Estates disciplines
when required, participation in on-call and shift rotas, accurate completion of
electronic job records, and effective communication with clinical and
non-clinical staff. Maintaining a strong focus on safety, service continuity
and customer care is essential.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Electrical Craftsperson will undertake planned
preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and fault-finding on electrical and
associated mechanical plant and systems across Trust sites. This includes, but
is not limited to, electrical distribution, lighting systems, fire detection,
standby generators and nurse call systems.
The role involves carrying out testing, inspection and
certification in line with current legislation and standards, completing minor
installation and improvement works, and responding to urgent maintenance
requests to ensure the continuity of clinical services.
The post holder will work both independently and as part of
a wider Estates team, often in sensitive patient environments, restricted
spaces or challenging conditions such as plant rooms and service ducts.
Occasional participation in mechanical or building maintenance tasks may be
required in line with service needs.
You will be expected to comply fully with Health &
Safety legislation, Trust policies and SCL safety standards, maintaining
awareness of risks at all times. Responsibilities also include mentoring
apprentices, act as Authorised Person (AP)/ Responsible Person where appointed
providing guidance to non-technical staff on the safe use of equipment,
completing work records electronically, and participating in outofhours
on-call and shift rotas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Electrical Craftsperson will undertake planned
preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and fault-finding on electrical and
associated mechanical plant and systems across Trust sites. This includes, but
is not limited to, electrical distribution, lighting systems, fire detection,
standby generators and nurse call systems.
The role involves carrying out testing, inspection and
certification in line with current legislation and standards, completing minor
installation and improvement works, and responding to urgent maintenance
requests to ensure the continuity of clinical services.
The post holder will work both independently and as part of
a wider Estates team, often in sensitive patient environments, restricted
spaces or challenging conditions such as plant rooms and service ducts.
Occasional participation in mechanical or building maintenance tasks may be
required in line with service needs.
You will be expected to comply fully with Health &
Safety legislation, Trust policies and SCL safety standards, maintaining
awareness of risks at all times. Responsibilities also include mentoring
apprentices, act as Authorised Person (AP)/ Responsible Person where appointed
providing guidance to non-technical staff on the safe use of equipment,
completing work records electronically, and participating in outofhours
on-call and shift rotas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds Craft Certificate (Electrical) or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance
- 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
- Electrical Apprenticeship
- Relevant health & safety training
Desirable
- BTEC ONC or equivalent electrical/mechanical qualification
- Further specialist electrical training (e.g. inspection and testing)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Fault finding and testing of electrical systems
- Understanding of health & safety legislation
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff
- Ability to work safely in sensitive patient environments
Desirable
- Crosstrade skills including basic mechanical or building maintenance
Special Requirements
Essential
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Willingness to participate in oncall and shift rotas
- Ability to work in adverse conditions and at height or in confined spaces
Experience
Essential
- Experience of electrical maintenance work
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience of customer-facing service delivery
Desirable
- Experience in a hospital or similar complex environment
- Experience working across multiple Estates disciplines
Statutory Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds Craft Certificate (Electrical) or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance
- 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
- Electrical Apprenticeship
- Relevant health & safety training
Desirable
- BTEC ONC or equivalent electrical/mechanical qualification
- Further specialist electrical training (e.g. inspection and testing)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Fault finding and testing of electrical systems
- Understanding of health & safety legislation
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff
- Ability to work safely in sensitive patient environments
Desirable
- Crosstrade skills including basic mechanical or building maintenance
Special Requirements
Essential
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Willingness to participate in oncall and shift rotas
- Ability to work in adverse conditions and at height or in confined spaces
Experience
Essential
- Experience of electrical maintenance work
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience of customer-facing service delivery
Desirable
- Experience in a hospital or similar complex environment
- Experience working across multiple Estates disciplines
Statutory Registration
Essential
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.
