Estates Electrical Maintenance Assistant
- NHS
- Full Time
- Dorchester
- 24071.00 - 25674.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
To complete pre planned maintenance and service of electrical equipment and engineering services within the Trust's Establishments.
Main duties of the job
To complete pre planned maintenance and service of electrical equipment and engineering services within the Trust's Establishments.A team member of a multi-disciplined workforce and resource undertaking work associated with engineering plant, building fabric and equipment to the estate within the Trust's Establishments.Follow departmental and Trusts operating policies and procedures guided by building and Health & Safety Regulations, when undertaking this role work closely with the Estates Officer, but capable of working independently without regular supervision.
About us
Our mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them so we are seeking outstanding people who share our Trust values of teamwork, integrity, respect and excellence.
On joining our Trust, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment invested in your ongoing training and development.
I would encourage you to read on to discover why you should join us on our journey to becoming the best performing trust in the country, and wish you all the very best in your application.
Job responsibilities
To undertake planned and reactive maintenance.To be responsible for tools, plant and materials which are used within the scope of the Estates Department.To ensure that safety procedures are observed in the use of Plant Equipment, Materials, working procedures and ensure that a safe working environment is always maintained in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.To work outside his/her trade in the event of any emergency or as directed by the Estates Officer/Head of Estates/On Call Manager.To assist with the ordering of materials for all types of maintenance work.Respond to instruction given via the Estates maintenance reporting system. Complete any paperwork required to record time and materials used. Feedback to Estates Officer on any further action required for the work to be fully completed.To be able to drive and hold a clean current driving licence.Any other duties as delegated by the Estates Officer/Head of Estates relevant to the post/department.To participate in appropriate training as required by this position and determined by the Estates Management Staff. Taking account of H & S and current legislation, interprets technical information, interpret operational manuals.Planning & Organisational SkillsTo be able to prioritize own workload and manage their responsibilities appropriately.Occasional, incidental, non-clinical telephone contact.Responsibility for Policy and Service DevelopmentAssist and provide support for processes, policies, guidance, SOPs and maintenance of Mechanical & Electrical policies, guidelines, legislation and statutory duties.Participates in the Trusts staff survey as and when requiredResponsibility for StaffNo direct management for staff, although at times may have a shared responsibility of training apprentices.Responsibility for Information ResourcesTo ensure electrical inspection, testing and maintenance records are maintained and updated.Maintain and provide assurance reports on the status of compliance of electrical requirements and statutory duties.Responsibility for Research and DevelopmentCarry out surveys, create and maintain records, reports and other documents as necessary to support maintenance of the built environment for which responsible.To negotiate with departments for access to allow maintenance to be undertaken explaining technical issues to non technical staff.Ability to take on new learning relevant to new assets and equipment as part of the upgrade replacement and capital programme.To assist Estates Officer in the maintenance of stock and supplies for the Estates Department.To take part in governance training as and when required. To work outside his/her trade in the event of an emergency or as directed by the Estates Officer/Head of Estates
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Apprenticeship time served- as a maintenance electrician.
Desirable
- City and Guilds & NVQ (or equivalent trade certificate.)
- 18th Edition Regulations
Experience
Essential
- Recent and significant post qualification experience, preferably within a healthcare environment. -
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in appropriate electrical maintenance role
- Using a CAFM system, Micad. Planet etc
- Additional relevant trade experience
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Electrical installation and maintenance skills
- Familiarity with the current Edition Electrical Regulations
- Experienced on working on large electrical systems
- Observation and awareness skills when carrying out routine periodic tasks regarding noncompliance.
- Ability to reliably work on own initiative
- IT literate, including various types of software and network variants.
- Effective communication skills
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
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
