Job summary We are seeking an experienced person to join our on-site engineering team as an Electrician, reporting to the Electrical Estates Officer, who will be an active member of the Estates team responsible for carrying out and supervising the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust's plant, equipment and buildings. The post holder will be required to work under pressure in emergency situations where the failure to act promptly or safely may result in serious injury, damage or loss of life. Previous NHS experience is not essential although would be useful, and full supplementary training will be provided. Please note: This role includes the responsibility of being a member of the on-call team supporting the Trust out of hours. Main duties of the job Knowledge, Training & Experience - The post holder will be responsible for carrying out the safe installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Trust's plant, equipment and buildings and this role will require training and experience in commercial electrical building services supporting large, complex systems such as power and lighting, fire alarms, nurse call, ventilation and air conditioning, passenger lifts, generators, etc. and ideally you will have an understanding and experience of HV equipment and switchgear. You will require a well-developed understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, the majority of which are non-routine, and which require intermediate level theoretical knowledge acquired through formal training to NVQ 3, or equivalent, with at least 3 years of relevant working experience. As well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's core skills, i.e., installation, reactive and preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, carry out repairs, modifications, calibration, etc., the role often requires specialisation and a multi skilled approach with team members having responsibilities in nominated specialist Estates roles, such as Competent Person for Water, Ventilation, Work At Height, Confined Space, Pressure Systems, or Medical Gases. About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum plus HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-RF6020 Job locations University Hosptial Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH Job description Job responsibilities To provide electrical support service in the Estates department to include the maintenance, operation and installation of a range of building services plant, equipment and services. To have a team approach and provide a quality maintenance service, supporting the Trust in providing excellent patient care. To act as part of a team of craftsmen. The post holder will understand the CAFM system (Planet) and ensure that all the estate assets are managed and maintained to the relevant and necessary standards. The post holder will be required to participate in an on-call rota and be prepared to cover sickness, leave or other absence. The post holder will also be required to work shift patterns Monday Sunday. Job description Job responsibilities To provide electrical support service in the Estates department to include the maintenance, operation and installation of a range of building services plant, equipment and services. To have a team approach and provide a quality maintenance service, supporting the Trust in providing excellent patient care. To act as part of a team of craftsmen. The post holder will understand the CAFM system (Planet) and ensure that all the estate assets are managed and maintained to the relevant and necessary standards. The post holder will be required to participate in an on-call rota and be prepared to cover sickness, leave or other absence. The post holder will also be required to work shift patterns Monday Sunday. Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive Skilled Experience Desirable Extensive Hospital Experience Health & Safety Knowledge Essential City & Guilds part 2 & 3 Electrical installations 17th Edition Desirable ONC (Ordinary National Certificate) Experience Essential Apprenticeship City & Guilds part 2 & 3 Electrical installations 17th Edition. Desirable City & Guilds 2391 and Competencies in: o Planned Preventative Maintenance o Diagnostic skills o Control systems o BMS o Heating & Ventilation o 18th Edition Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive Skilled Experience Desirable Extensive Hospital Experience Health & Safety Knowledge Essential City & Guilds part 2 & 3 Electrical installations 17th Edition Desirable ONC (Ordinary National Certificate) Experience Essential Apprenticeship City & Guilds part 2 & 3 Electrical installations 17th Edition. Desirable City & Guilds 2391 and Competencies in: o Planned Preventative Maintenance o Diagnostic skills o Control systems o BMS o Heating & Ventilation o 18th Edition 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. Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Address University Hosptial Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)