Maintenance Craftsman

A 37.5 hour, 5 day week is worked, however it will be the responsibility of the post holder to work any essential overtime as may be required to fulfil the needs of the role.

The post holder will carry out necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and continuous operation of electrical and mechanical engineering services and the building plant located in the Trust.

The postholder will undertake specific maintenance tasks and will carry out maintenance and repair across a wide range of interconnected highly complex plant and equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.

As an Electrician you will liaise with the management team on a daily basis in order to carry out work duties and report any issues. You will also liaise with all the other members of the Estates Department on a regular basis to assist each other and share knowledge.

During your working duties you will have regular contact with all levels of staff, patients and contractors where you will be expected to explain the problems, offer solutions and be able to explain the impact of your work on their departments service delivery.

They will participate in an on-call rota system to provide a flexible out of hour’s service throughout the night for all emergency jobs, covering all possibilities including building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades. Whilst on a callout they will be expected to risk assess, diagnose, repair, or make safe to ensure a safe environment for staff and patients.

Undertake electrical installations, inspection and testing in line with the latest edition of the wiring regulations BS7671. As an appointed Competent Person for Low Voltage installations, you will work in accordance with HTM06 guidelines. Undertake essential / emergency repairs and safe electrical isolation procedures in line with HSE guidance.

Ensure maintenance and reactive building and engineering work is carried out in compliance with all appropriate guidance and legislation, including NHS HTM’s & HBN’s,British Standards, Building Regulation etc
To lead, design, organise, and complete small electrical installation projects, which include: lighting and power circuits, fire alarms, attack alarms, nurse call units etc.
Maintain and test of complex electrical systems on the HRI site, to include synchronizing
Diesel Generators and demand response systems.
Arranging service interruptions, in conjunction with other clinical and non
- clinical staff within the Trust, ensuring all contingencies have been identified and covered, supported by Risk Assessments, Method Statements and appropriate Permit to Work Systems.
fault diagnosis and planned preventative maintenance work.
To act as Authorised/Competent Person for any associated service element as required.
Prioritise and organise own work load within agreed guidelines with the Maintenance Supervisor. Allocate appropriate duties to maintenance assistants or apprentices, supervising as required.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Post
Undertake work in a safe and effective manner, complying with all relevant safety legislation,
Health Technical Memorandums and manufacturers manuals and procedures; to comply with Estates Department Health & Safety Procedures Manual on any work undertaken.
Available at all times to contribute and work towards the safety and welfare of patients and other staff, and respond to any incidents eg fire, flood, trapped people in lifts
Carry out maintenance tasks including statutory, mandatory, planned preventative and reactive maintenance
The use of electronic devices, PDA and IPAD for work allocation and completion planned works.
Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to his / her background and training, often without supervision
Assist in the setting out of new work, (identify materials for ordering and collect) using relevant tools and equipment, often without supervision
Use a flexible approach to perform a wide range of the duties Manufacture, assembly, erection and installation of new work, without supervision
Undertake specific maintenance and repairs after dedicated in house training
Use and be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works
Learn new techniques, with training as necessary
Have an understanding of the relationship of other engineering staff to theirs
Liaise with and instruct others on aspects of his / her work
Whilst undertaking out of hours duties advise Estates Officers and other Hospital Staff on maintenance issues as required
Carry out individual technical administration, by the timely completion of works tickets and the filling in of log books in wards and departments, as required.
Participate in the emergency ‘on call’ service (after probationary period) and periodic testing of the emergency generators
To undertake the safe use of maintenance equipment and portable tools
To assist with emergency work as and