Job summary
Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for people with the right values, skills and potential to join us. We need people with energy, expertise and enthusiasm to help us achieve our strategy to improve the quality of care for our patients.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates and Facilities Department for Maintenance Electrical Craftsperson to join a busy Estates Services team.
Main duties of the job
The Estates Department's management of engineering services plays a crucial contribution to service provision. It demands a total professional approach and commitment from all maintenance staff. The post holder will be expected to work closely with all specialities in the Estates maintenance team in providing specialist support to ensure services are maintained, safe and operational at all times to current legislation.
You should possess, as a minimum, a City and Guilds Level 3 or higher equivalent qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering pls 17th/18th Edition and have at least 2 years' experience in a maintenance field.
You will demonstrate total commitment, versatility, and flexibility whilst undertaking all tasks and delegated work. You will have the ability to manage and balance competing priorities and have knowledge of current relevant legislation, health and safety and good working practices.
Applicants should possess a current full driving licence.
The post holder will be required to participate in a 24 hour on-call rota and will work shift patterns Monday - Sunday.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide electrical support service in the Estates department to include the maintenance, operation and installation of a range of building services plant, equipment and services. To have a team approach and provide a quality maintenance service, supporting the Trust in providing excellent patient care. To act as part of a team of craftsmen. The post holder will understand the CAFM system (Planet) and ensure that all the estate assets are managed and maintained to the relevant and necessary standards.
The post holder will be required to participate in an on-call rota and be prepared to cover sickness, leave or other absence.
The post holder will also be required to work shift patterns Monday Sunday.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Apprenticeship
- City & Guilds part 2 & 3
- Electrical installations
- + 18th Edition.
Desirable
- City & Guilds 2391 and Competencies in: oPlanned Preventative Maintenance oDiagnostic skills oControl systems oBMS oHeating & Ventilation
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Skilled Experience
Desirable
- Extensive Hospital Experience
- Health & Safety
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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hosptial Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH