Specialist Craftsperson Electrical - Shifts

About the role

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical maintenance professional to be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital. This role involves working within a small multi-disciplinary team to maintain the building services infrastructure at one of the Top 10 Hospital Trusts in the UK.

Responsibilities

• To install, maintain, service and repair the full range of estates specialist equipment, plant and infrastructure.
• Provide technical advice to other estates maintenance staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Undertake condition surveys, evaluate inspection reports.
• Act in the role of Competent Person/Responsible Person, as defined by Health Technical Memorandum, for at least two of the following areas: Low Voltage Electrical Systems, Specialist Ventilation, Confined Spaces.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship, be self-motivated with a desire to develop new skills and be flexible to meet the demands of a large acute hospital.

Qualifications and Education

• BTEC, HNC/HND Approved Apprenticeship, City and Guilds or NVQ 3.
• Technicians Certificate or equivalent qualifications in relevant topic.
• Comprehensive post apprenticeship experience.

Person specification

• 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.
• Desirable criteria: Qualification and experience in fire alarms, control systems, Level 3 qualification in inspection, testing and initial verification, Experience in a hospital maintenance environment, Understanding of mechanical systems.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please provide the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment.

Documents to download

• Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB)
• Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB)