Craftsman (Electrical Engineering)

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

To carry out Engineering Maintenance work on all Electrical services, systems, plant and equipment (planned and breakdown) in addition to Electrical installation works in accordance with the current regulations.

The Estates team pride themselves on being able to tackle any job to keep clinical services operational. We do this with continued development through training and mentoring in the varied systems we are responsible for.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

This role requires a time served electrical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent. This is an entry level trade position into hospital engineering where successful candidates would take part in additional training to enable them to carry out varying maintenance tasks in all electrical hospital engineering disciplines.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive work appropriate to core skills in addition to other duties (dependent on relevant training) in order to achieve flexibility and efficiency.
• Diagnose and repair faults on complex electrical and mechanical installations, plant, engineering systems and equipment in accordance with current regulations and guidance.
• Work on a wide range of hospital electrical systems including (but not limited to) electrical installations, emergency generators, control systems, electrical motors/drive systems, nurse call systems, domestic equipment, fire alarms, catering equipment, heating systems, lighting systems, ventilation plant, boiler plant, building energy management system and communication systems.
• Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new installation work unsupervised to a recognised standard within an acceptable timescale.
• Perform a wide range of work of other trades.
• Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run engineering plant and equipment.
• Use all relevant test equipment, tools and equipment.
• To interpret and work from complex engineering drawings and wiring diagrams, and specifications with appropriate methods and sequence of operation.
• To plan and manage the working day based on work orders issued by supervisor.
• To carry out work in accordance with health and safety requirements, Trust policies, procedures and regulations.
• To work flexibly and form part of an on-call rota.

Person Specification

Experience

• Sound proven knowledge of trade principles and practice
• Demonstrable Experience of reading and implementing engineering drawings
• Understanding of other building services and trades
• Willingness to work towards Specialist Grade with relevant training.
• Proven Working knowledge of computerised building management system

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Electrical Craft certificate or equivalent
• City & Guilds 18th Edition BS 7671:2008 Electrical Regulations
• C&G Electrical Inspection and testing of installations
• Electronics BTEC Relevant Health & Safety qualification or equivalent

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

• Fault diagnosis and repairs on complex systems. Producing and receiving electronic and written information and the ability to convey test results and fault-finding criteria to the relevant department.
• Good communication skills at all levels, across all disciplines together with tact and diplomacy.
• Proven working knowledge of AutoCAD

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.

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum (Additional payment of £3277 R&R payment)