Maintenance Technician Electrical (On Call)
Job Description
Job summary
A fully skilled maintenance craftsperson to undertake core electrical duties and general engineering duties, multi skilled maintenance duties and associated works for the Trust and its outside partner customers. Also undertake non-core generic duties in line with training and competency requirements. Maintains engineering services equipment at Hospitals, GP surgeries, Health Centres, Resource Centres, Offices etc.
(Additional Recruitment & Retention Payment of 15% of Basic salary applicable to position (to be reviewed in June 2025))
Main duties of the job
1. Undertake a range of electrical work, procedures for installation, commissioning, testing and validation, repair and routine maintenance of new, refurbished and existing industrial/commercial and domestic equipment or services, whilst at time observing all relevant Health and Safety guidelines and regulations2. Undertake other non-electrical multi skilling duties where skills, abilities and competence/training are appropriate for such and has been approved by supervisors3. Undertake appointed Competent Person (CP) roles after appointment by the trusts Authorised Person (AP) as required and in accordance with HTM's for which additional training will be provided.4. Install, maintain, fault find, test and validate and problem solve complex equipment/systems/plant in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, relevant H&S regulations, Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP's), Hospital Technical Memorandums (HTM's) British Standards etc. and in the most efficient manner5. Interpret and work from electronic drawings, specifications, risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, work orders etc. using both paper and computer based systems.
About us
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Job responsibilities
To learn more about this varied and complex role please read the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Communicate appropriately with others at work
- An appreciation of technological advances in the field of Estates
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to role
- Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role
- Listen to, understand and follow lengthy or multistep instructions and narratives on a range of topics and in a range of contexts
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- An appreciation of technological advances in the field of Estates
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to role
- Current driving licence
- Experience and ability to undertake a wide range of related trade maintenance installation and repairs
- Experience of activities within the property maintenance field
- Experience of using computerised maintenance systems
- Experience, understanding and appreciation of other trades performed within Estates
- Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role
Desirable
- Time served in a relevant discipline
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Achieved accreditation through a 4 year training course in relevant field or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
- Possess relevant qualification i.e. City & Guilds, NVQ 3 or other equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
- Additional CPD in a relevant field
- Experience of working in a similar role or discipline
- Ability to travel between sites
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Relevant professional membership(s)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Hospital
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3SR
