Specialist Craftsperson (Electrical)

Freeman Hospital · Carthage, MO · 4 days ago

ManagementFull-time

Install, maintain, service, and repair a full range of estates electrical equipment, plant, and infrastructure
Carry out fault finding and repairs on complex systems including electrical distribution (LV), fire alarms, emergency lighting, IPS/UPS, and standby generation systems
Undertake planned preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, and commissioning in line with Trust standards and procedures
Act as Competent Person for low-voltage electrical systems in accordance with Health Technical Memorandum guidance
Perform condition surveys and evaluate inspection and test reports to support safe and effective asset management
Provide technical advice and guidance to Estates colleagues, contractors, and clinical staff to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance tasks, including managing complex activities such as system shutdowns
Respond to reactive maintenance requests and emergency situations, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care
Use engineering drawings, technical specifications, and specialist tools and test equipment to carry out works safely and effectively
Maintain accurate records, certification, and reports using Trust IT systems
Supervise and support maintenance assistants, apprentices, and contractors as required
Contribute to training and knowledge sharing within the team, supporting the development of others
Work flexibly across Trust sites and adapt to the demands of a live healthcare environment

Qualifications & Education:
- Essential criteria: BTEC, HNC/HND Approved Apprenticeship, City and Guilds or NVQ 3 Technicians Certificate or equivalent qualifications in relevant topic
- Comprehensive post apprenticeship experience
Knowledge & Experience:
- Essential criteria: Experience of working in an industrial environment
- Electrical services systems maintenance
- Expertise and a full understanding of electrical services and electrical control systems in a healthcare environment
- Thorough working knowledge of Building Management Systems
- Electrical Distribution (LV)
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Emergency Lighting Systems
- IPS/UPS
- Standby Electrical Generation Systems
Skills & Abilities:
- Essential criteria: Fit and mobile
- Able to make workload assessments and allocation
- Able to evaluate and solve problems in situ
- Able to communicate verbally by phone and in writing to Senior Management and clinical users throughout the Trust
- PC and IT literate
- Able to use tools and test equipment

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