Job vacancy: Estates Technician (Electrical Bias), Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay

Job summary

Main area: Estates electrical maintenance engineer
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (currently 4 day week with rolling day off)
Job ref: 388-6426109-E&A

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Torbay Hospital
Town: Torquay
Salary: £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/08/2024 23:59

Estates Technician (Electrical Bias)

NHS AfC: Band 4

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To ensure Electrical plant operations are maintained to provide the correct service and environmental conditions within the Trust Estate.

Working with your Electrical Supervisor and colleagues , deliver the repair and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) electrical service activity to ensure compliance with statute and best practice, and customer satisfaction.
Carry out complex/non-routine/routine electrical work on engineering services, equipment and systems, working in other trades as necessary, in accordance with current regulations and legislation.
This is a “hands-on” position and you will require the skills to carry out planned maintenance and reactive tasks.
This role includes on call duties, and some flexibility with start and finish times will be required dependent upon clinical operational restrictions

This role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

This role will be required to carry out maintenance outside of main clinical times and some flexibility of shift times will be required.

Overtime duties may be required by this role.

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Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

Knowledge of a full range of electrical procedures acquired through a 4 year accredited training course on required equipment; level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant or equivalent experience
Knowledge / awareness of asbestos, water, electrical and mechanical safety

Desirable criteria

Specialist knowledge/experience in electrical systems – ie LV infrastructure, fire alarms, control systems, electrical maintenance
Health & Safety Qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of multi skilled trades acquired through training / experience
• Experienced in the use of IT based control systems
• Evidence of recent and relevant CPD
• Experience in writing and compiling reports.
• Knowledge / awareness of asbestos, water ,electrical and mechanical safety
• Holds a current driving licence

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance
Specialist knowledge/experience in electrical systems – ie LV infrastructure, fire alarms, control systems, electrical maintenance
Knowledge and experience of mechanical services
Knowledge of works within hospital environments

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.