Site EFCD Estates Electrical Town Southampton Salary £29970 to £36483 + £4,260 (Retention and Recruitment Pay) per annum, pro rata Closing 20/03/2025 23:59 Interview date 07/04/2025
Job overview
UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please note that UEL does not hold a Home Office Workers Licence and therefore unable to offer sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
The Estates Maintenance Department is looking to recruit an Electrical Supervisor to join our dedicated team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
This role will transfer to UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) from 1st April 2025. The job description, terms, and benefits associated with the role will not change as a result of this transfer.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to read and interpret drawings and documents, have proven fault-finding skills, and detailed technical knowledge of regulatory and industry best practices of electrical systems including Earthing. They must also have the ability to advise electricians and supervise apprentices and assistants.
Working hours are 0730-1530 Monday to Friday, and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in an on-call roster currently 1 day in 7. Weekday on-call requires site attendance 1400-2200hrs and 2200-0730hrs from home. Weekend on-call requires site attendance 0730-1530hrs (paid as overtime) and on-call from home 1530-0730 hours. Call outs are paid as overtime or taken as lieu time.
Working for our organisation
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are responsible for the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of hospital buildings, as well as soft facilities management and the provision of essential equipment, consumables, and materials.
* NHS terms of service and annual leave
* Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide supervision to the team, issue work instructions, manage staff, and provide technical support to the team. They will have relevant knowledge and experience in an Electrical Engineering Field, such as Electrical Systems up to 415V AC, IET Wiring Regulations, Building Services, and Health Care Environment, along with Knowledge of HTM06-02/06-03.
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
* Time served apprenticeship from a recognised body (CITB, City and Guilds, National Vocational Qualification, JIB, Armed Services) or equivalent in an Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Services discipline.
* Expert specialist training in electrical/mechanical services, systems, and equipment; involving faultfinding, repair, inspection, and commissioning in electrical and mechanical plant and systems which provides the engineering support to the smooth running of the hospital.
* Vocational qualifications, following training/courses to satisfy the Trust’s ever-expanding highly complex nature of equipment.
* Member of registered/professional bodies such as the IHEEM, IMechE, CISBE for the jobholder’s specialist field.
* C&G 2391 Testing and Inspection
* 18th edition of the IEE regulations
* Competent Person Sterilisation, Competent Person Washer/Disinfectors, Competent Person Confined spaces, Competent Person Steam, Competent Person Medical Gas, Competent Person Water Hygiene AP LV as per HTM 06-02.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
* Sound trade working knowledge
* Relevant experience within a national health service environment or similar government organisation
Aptitudes and skills required
* Up to date experience and knowledge of regulations, statutory requirements, and standards, appropriate within the building engineering services environment.
Special requirements of the post
* Holds a current driving licence
* Perform manual tasks such as lifting and working at height
* Live within 60 minutes travel time for out of hours response to the hospital.
Values and Behaviours
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
Our commitment to equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UEL actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens.
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