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Job Summary
To carry out Engineering Maintenance work on all Electrical services, systems, plant and equipment (planned and breakdown) in addition to Electrical installation works in accordance with the current regulations.
The Estates team pride themselves on being able to tackle any job to keep clinical services operational. We do this with continued development through training and mentoring in the varied systems we are responsible for.
Main duties of the job
* Carry out planned and reactive work appropriate to core skills in addition to other duties (dependent on relevant training) in order to achieve flexibility and efficiency.
* Diagnose and repair faults on complex electrical and mechanical installations, plant, engineering systems and equipment in accordance with current regulations and guidance.
* Work on a wide range of hospital electrical systems including (but not limited to) electrical installations, emergency generators, control systems, electrical motors/drive systems, nurse call systems, domestic equipment, fire alarms, catering equipment, heating systems, lighting systems, ventilation plant, boiler plant, building energy management system and communication systems.
* Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new installation work unsupervised to a recognised standard within an acceptable timescale.
* Perform a wide range of work of other trades.
* Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run engineering plant and equipment.
* Use all relevant test equipment, tools and equipment.
* To interpret and work from complex engineering drawings and wiring diagrams, and specifications with appropriate methods and sequence of operation.
* To plan and manage the working day based on work orders issued by supervisor.
* To carry out work in accordance with health and safety requirements, Trust policies, procedures and regulations.
* To work flexibly and form part of an on-call rota.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
* Proven electrical technical ability
* Sound proven knowledge of trade principles and practice
* Demonstrable experience of reading and implementing engineering drawings
Qualifications Essential
* City & Guilds Electrical Craft certificate or equivalent
* City & Guilds 18th Edition BS 7671:2008 Electrical Regulations
APTITUDE & ABILITIES Essential
* Fault diagnosis and repairs on complex systems. Producing and receiving electronic and written information and the ability to convey test results and fault-finding criteria to the relevant department.
* Good communication skills at all levels, across all disciplines together with tact and diplomacy.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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