Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious
and dedicated maintenance electrician to join a team of engineering technicians, responsible
for the maintenance and repair of electrical plant and equipment at buildings
maintained by CHoICE Facilities Services. The role will require the post holder
to undertake the role of Competent Person (CP) as defined within Health
Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineer services and support CHoICE
to meet its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing
partners.
As
part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and have a
wide ranging knowledge of electrical systems to ensure maintenance, repair and
installation activities can be completed in the most efficient and effective
manner whilst providing the best possible services. As part of highly diverse
role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity operate and maintain a
large scale electrical system which includes: Low Voltage distribution systems,
LV switchboards, general and emergency lighting systems, theatre operating
lights, nurse call systems, door access systems, fire alarms and uninterruptable
power supplies.
The role will also require the participation in
the current rolling 365 day shift pattern/system. The role will also require
participation within the current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the
service needs dictate, for which appropriate payments will be made.
Main duties of the job
All applicants must have a positive,
friendly and co-operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet
the service needs of the Trust. The role will require the applicant to use their
own initiative
when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a
satisfactory outcome whilst adapting to the changing demands of the role.
Furthermore, the post holder will be required to provide
technical advice, guidance and where necessary supervision to other CFS staff,
contractors and Trust colleagues alike.
Successful applicants will need to
have a knowledge of plumbing/mechanical systems with a detailed knowledge of electrical
systems typically found within an NHS Trust. Completion of a City & Guilds/NVQ
Level 3 in electrical engineering or equivalent is essential as well as the
completion of a formally recognised, relevant and accredited
apprenticeship.
Expected
earnings is not intended to provide a guarantee of earnings.
The base
salary is £30,309
£36,896. However, as the role will require the
participation within an on call rota, shift rota and require the completion of
overtime (call outs / planned / Emergency) additional monetary rewards will be
generated as part of the role.
The
expected earning has been established from actual earnings earned within
2022/23 and are based upon similar roles within the organisation. Expected
earnings are an obtained average, it will be typical to earn more/less than
this amount.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion - our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake actual maintenance and installation work/activities where appropriate across
the whole range of engineering services managed/maintained by CFS. The role will
require the undertaking of surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectification of
engineering system faults whilst also providing technical advice, guidance and where
appropriate supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.
The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system,
current on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which
appropriate payments will be made.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent
- Basic IT Skills
- BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in suitable engineering related discipline
- Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
- Completion of specialist engineering related training via formulised training or suitable experience
Desirable
- C & G 2391 Inspection & Testing of Electrical systems
- City & Guilds 2377 Portable Appliance Testing
- LV Competent Person Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
- Detailed knowledge and experience of electrical system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience
- Complex fault diagnosis required, interpreting technical issues and formulating technical solutions to improve performance and maintain the service
- Have suitable and sufficient experience as a competent person to a level able to accept a permit to work from an authorised person
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS Hospital Environment
- Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of the current UK Electrical Wiring Regulations (18th Edition)
- Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion
- To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations
- Able to prioritising his/her own workload and workloads of others ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved
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- Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts
- Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices
- Understand and sympathise with issues relating to clinical staff/patients where Estates works have an impact on the clinical
- Able to operate and use computer systems such as; electronic asbestos register, labour management system, pneumatic tube system, building management system, fire alarm systems
- Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on call shift requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of HTMs
- Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems
- Knowledge of building management systems (BMS)
Physical Skills
Essential
- Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites
- Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day
- Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical
- Undertake regular moving and handling activities
- Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination and manipulation of fine tools
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP