Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; We are seeking an Electrical Technician to carry out effective and high-quality maintenance across the Estate for the benefit of our patients and colleagues. The role is permanent and forms part of the Maintenance Team for the Estates and Facilities Division where you will have the opportunity to support and work with colleagues both internal to the team and externally. You will be a motivated and self-disciplined professional, who takes pride in their work and will be responsible for working to a schedule of planned and reactive works. You will be based at West Suffolk Hospital but will be required to visit other sites across the West Suffolk area Main duties of the job You will be responsible for providing technical assistance for electrical staff and contractors ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures, within the West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as well as other Trust properties as directed by Management. The ability to work alongside other trades to ensure the high standard of patient care we require is essential. After appropriate training the post holder may be required to undertake emergency on-call duties and join the Estates Dept roster for On-Call services. All work must be carried out in compliance with the Trusts safety standards and procedures, British Standards and HTM guidelines. About us BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you BeKnown for? Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year plus £4,000 RRP per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 179-6467540-F Job locations West Suffolk Hospital Hardwick Lane Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Job description Job responsibilities Job summary: The Estates department are responsible for ensuring the safety and continuity of the Engineering and building infrastructure across all West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust owned sites. The Estates Technician will form a core part of this service delivering specialist engineering knowledge and skills to ensure plant and systems are maintained and operated to the highest possible quality. Job responsibilities: Key Tasks & Responsibilities: To provide technical assistance for mechanical staff and contractors ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. To undertake complex fault diagnosis on Mechanical services and fault rectification, maintenance, and M&E installation work across the Trust. To undertake special Departmental projects as identified by the Estates Manager, Estates Officers and or Team Leaders. Be fully conversant on the Estates Decontamination equipment, for washer disinfectors and sterilisers. Undertake all aspects of testing, insurance inspections and monitoring of decontamination equipment, pressure vessels and lifting equipment. To undertake the duties of an Authorised Person (AP) or Competent Person (CP) for specific engineering disciplines as required to do so by the Estates Managers. To deputise for the Team Leaders at times of absence when delegated the authority to do so. The post holder will report to the Estates Team Leaders on a daily basis Job description Job responsibilities Job summary: The Estates department are responsible for ensuring the safety and continuity of the Engineering and building infrastructure across all West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust owned sites. The Estates Technician will form a core part of this service delivering specialist engineering knowledge and skills to ensure plant and systems are maintained and operated to the highest possible quality. Job responsibilities: Key Tasks & Responsibilities: To provide technical assistance for mechanical staff and contractors ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. To undertake complex fault diagnosis on Mechanical services and fault rectification, maintenance, and M&E installation work across the Trust. To undertake special Departmental projects as identified by the Estates Manager, Estates Officers and or Team Leaders. Be fully conversant on the Estates Decontamination equipment, for washer disinfectors and sterilisers. Undertake all aspects of testing, insurance inspections and monitoring of decontamination equipment, pressure vessels and lifting equipment. To undertake the duties of an Authorised Person (AP) or Competent Person (CP) for specific engineering disciplines as required to do so by the Estates Managers. To deputise for the Team Leaders at times of absence when delegated the authority to do so. The post holder will report to the Estates Team Leaders on a daily basis Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Recognised apprenticeship in a mechanical trade C&G or NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline or equivalent. Evidence of CPD BTEC, ONC/HNC in Mechanical engineering or equivalent experience e.g. time served tradesman. Desirable Current Competent Person certificate in various technical systems such as medical gas, decontamination, etc. Experience & Knowledgement Essential Previous experience of working in an engineering and/or building maintenance role Evidence of a maintenance background with skills to carry out minor mechanical/electrical/building repairs Previous experience and knowledge of Database and spreadsheet systems Experience and Knowledge of Microsoft office programmes. Desirable Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment To have knowledge of: Low Pressure Hot Water Systems, HTM documents including: HTM 00 Healthcare Engineering, HTM 01 Decontamination, HTM 03 Heating and ventilation HTM06 Electrical services Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to work with no supervision Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems IT competent Good communication skills, for effective working interpersonal relationships throughout the organisation Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills. Organised approach to work Able to follow written instructions and procedures Ability to understand and interpret drawings Ability to analyse, interpret and action data results. Desirable Knowledge of Electrical Safety Code for LV systems Knowledge of HTM 06 - Low Voltage systems An understanding of Mechanical heating, ventilation and hot water systems Personal Qualities Essential Has the ability to travel. Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises. Participate in the Estates Craftsman on-call rota. Able to undertake all duties as detailed in the job description. Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Recognised apprenticeship in a mechanical trade C&G or NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering discipline or equivalent. Evidence of CPD BTEC, ONC/HNC in Mechanical engineering or equivalent experience e.g. time served tradesman. Desirable Current Competent Person certificate in various technical systems such as medical gas, decontamination, etc. Experience & Knowledgement Essential Previous experience of working in an engineering and/or building maintenance role Evidence of a maintenance background with skills to carry out minor mechanical/electrical/building repairs Previous experience and knowledge of Database and spreadsheet systems Experience and Knowledge of Microsoft office programmes. Desirable Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment To have knowledge of: Low Pressure Hot Water Systems, HTM documents including: HTM 00 Healthcare Engineering, HTM 01 Decontamination, HTM 03 Heating and ventilation HTM06 Electrical services Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to work with no supervision Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems IT competent Good communication skills, for effective working interpersonal relationships throughout the organisation Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills. Organised approach to work Able to follow written instructions and procedures Ability to understand and interpret drawings Ability to analyse, interpret and action data results. Desirable Knowledge of Electrical Safety Code for LV systems Knowledge of HTM 06 - Low Voltage systems An understanding of Mechanical heating, ventilation and hot water systems Personal Qualities Essential Has the ability to travel. Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises. Participate in the Estates Craftsman on-call rota. Able to undertake all duties as detailed in the job description. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address West Suffolk Hospital Hardwick Lane Bury St Edmunds IP33 2QZ Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)