Electrical Craftsman

Job Introduction
**About the role**

At Sodexo we recognise the incredibly important role all of our technicians play in keeping our business running and we have an opportunity for an **Electrical Craftsman** to support the operation

You’ll be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the electrical systems on site, ensuring the safety of the network and cables to support the daily operations. Whilst carrying out activities within the electrical engineering remit you won’t have to worry about any two days being the same

**A few things about you**

To keep our services “buzzing” you’ll bring your experience as an established electrical technician. You must be able to read electrical systems, design plans and recommend improvements, as well as calibrate instruments, and diagnose faulty equipment.

Holding relevant qualifications such as City and Guilds NVQ, and a sound understanding of Health and Safety at Work Regulations are vital for this role.

Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There will be company procedures to follow alongside our Health & Safety practices so it is vital that you will champion this

Main Responsibilities
- Fully competent (AP Appointed) in the fault diagnosis, maintenance, repair and testing of Electrical assets to include and not limited to - LV distribution systems, generators, nurse call systems, BMS, security cameras and associated equipment, door/access controls, hearing loops, emergency lighting
- Review of daily/weekly/quarterly/yearly validation test results in line with current guidance documentation and AE recommendations
- Carry out Planned Maintenance of Electrical Devices in line with Manufacturers recommendations
- Test equipment calibration and sources of error
- Comparison and utilisation of technical documents as issued by the Department of Health
- Interpretation of technical terminology used in the Electrical infrastructure
- Undertake Authorised Person and or Competent Person responsibilities in relation to specified systems
- Supporting the Engineering Management team to ensure contractual response and rectification times are met
- Contributing to the commercial management of the operational element of the contract, including management of the Performance Monitoring systems and to ensure Contract and Commercial Compliance
- Management of a reactive maintenance service during both normal operating hours and outside operating hours of the hospital
- Use of IT systems to include the CAFM and BMS systems to provide, monitor and report data within the Quality Assurance and other management reporting systems
- Ability to effect fault diagnosis on plant and equipment of a more complex nature
- Provision of advice to the Engineering Manager for engineering materials procurement
- Completion of C+G/Btec or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, recognised electrical apprenticeship, time served
- Qualified to 17th Edition Electrical Regulations
- Proven substantial experience within electrical trade
- Confident capable engineer able to assess situations
- Self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities
- Skilled in the hands on repair of all plant and equipment, having the ability to fault find, read drawings, diagnose and repair using their technical knowledge on equipment
- Able to demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving using a logical approach
- Confident and logical under pressure but must understand urgency and respond accordingly
- Prepared to work a standby rota
- Attend external and internal courses as required
- Good understanding of Health and Safety at Work regulations
- Reporting writing skills
- Must be computer literate preferably with knowledge of building management systems
- Must be able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with good level of mathematical skills

About The Company
**In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business**

**Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.**

Package Description
**Sodexo** are looking for an **Electrical Craftsman** to join their team at **Manchester Foundation Trust Hospital**

Could this be the role for **YOU?**
- **Working 37.5 hours per week**:

- **Permanent**:

- **£12.25 - £13.44 per hour**:

- **Monday - Friday**:

- **8:00am - 4:00pm**:

- **On site parking**:

- **Close t