Electrically-Biased Multi Skilled Craftsperson
Job Description
Job summary
A self-motivated and enthusiastic electrically qualified individual required to join an established team involved in the maintenance of services in both new and existing properties, must be capable of working to a high standard with a minimum of supervision.
This position requires a flexible can-do attitude which should include knowledge and experience of other building maintenance skills. Good fault finding and problems solving skills are essential and you will expected to use BMES, O&MS and appropriate test equipment whilst working to manufactures recommendations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake further training as and when required by the Trust.
Participation in the on-call rota system is a requirement for the post for which there is an additional weekly payment after a qualifying period. Working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 16:00 with an on-call rota which is approximately 1:6
Please note the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.
Main duties of the job
As part of the estates team you will be maintaining a wide variety of plant and equipment, including LV distribution systems, generator sets, fire alarms, nurse call systems, and lighting within hospitals, health centres, clinics and other premises used by the Trust throughout Worcestershire.
The ideal candidate must be able to work on their own initiative, to organise and manage their own workload, drive through requests to a satisfactory conclusion and recognise the need to maintain the Trust properties to a high standard within budgetary constraints to meet all statutory inspections and testing. Duties will cover mainly electrical services with the inclusion of some other mechanical services as necessary. Multi skill tasks may include steam/gas heating, legionella control to meet HTM04 and L8 requirements, plumbing and drainage systems repairs and other mechanical services and equipment. Doors windows, and locks ETC. During out of hours when the tradesperson is on call they will be required to make safe or secure and/or carry out a temporary repair across the infrastructure of the Estate.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job responsibilities
The successful candidate must have completed a relevant trade apprenticeship and/or a nationally recognised electrical qualification.
You will need to be familiar with the safe use and care of IT equipment such as computers and smart phones and be able to source and share and record information in written, verbal and digital formats. Computer literacy is essential as work will be issued on CAFM software via a smart phone as part of the Trusts mobile working approach, with a requirement to use emails as well the internet to order spares online and sourcing information as required. A charge card is provided for business use only
For full detail of duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Multi-skilled
- Serving of a recognised apprenticeship or other approved training and experience
- Experience in all types of electrical installation work
- Wide experience of electrical maintenance work, including fault finding
Desirable
- To be able to work on complex electrical circuits
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds 232 Part 2 or equivalent
- Latest edition of the IEE Regulations
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Additional electrical qualifications such as portable appliance testing and approved person experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
- You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role
Knowledge
Essential
- Hold current 18th Edition Qualification
Desirable
- Able to work on both electrical and mechanical plant
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Elgar Unit Workshop
Newtown Road
Worcester
WR5 1JG
