Maintenance Craftsperson

Job summary An opportunity hasarisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated maintenancecraftsperson (Electrical) to join a teamof engineering craftsperson responsible for the maintenance and repair ofelectrical plant and equipment at buildings maintained by CHoICE FacilitiesServices.
The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of CompetentPerson (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multipleengineer services and support CHoICE to meet its statutory, mandatory and bestpractice commitments to its existing partners.
As part of the role, the post holder willbe required to be flexible and have a wide ranging knowledge of electricalsystems to ensure maintenance, repair and installation activities can becompleted in the most efficient and effective manner whilst providing the bestpossible services.
As part of highly diverse role, the successful candidatewill have the opportunity operate and maintain a large scale electrical systemwhich includes: Low Voltage (LV) distribution boards, LV switchboards, LV smallpower distribution, general and emergency lighting systems, theatre operatinglights, nurse call systems, CCTVsystems, swipe access systems and uninterruptable power supplies.The rolewill also require the participation in the current on-call rota and undertakeovertime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will bemade.
Main duties of the job All applicants must have a positive,friendly and co-operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meetthe service needs of a large Acute NHS Trust.
Key elements of role will requirethe applicant to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problemsolving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion of assigned taskswhilst adapting to the changing demands of the role.
Furthermore, the role willrequire the posts holder to provide technical advice, guidance and where necessarysupervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trust colleagues alike.Successful applicants will need tohave a knowledge of plumbing and mechanical systems with a detailed knowledgeof electrical systems typically found within a large NHS Trust.
Completion of aBTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering orequivalent is essential as well as the completion of a formally recognised andaccredited apprenticeship within a relevant engineering discipline.
About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT).
Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services.
We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors.
CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop.
Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible.
We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.
Job description Job responsibilities To undertake actual maintenance andinstallation work/activities where appropriate across the whole range ofengineering services managed/maintained by CFS.
The role will require theundertaking of surveys, inspections, fault finding, servicing and rectificationof engineering system faults whilst also providing technical advice, guidanceand where appropriate supervision to other CFS staff, contractors and Trustcolleagues alike.
The post holder will also be requiredto participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system, current on-call rotaand undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriatepayments will be made.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLEPlease note the Trust are not able to offer SkilledWorker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI thresholdrequirements.
Applicants are requestedto consider this when making their application.Please visit for further information Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic numeracy & literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent Basic IT Skills BTEC/ONC, City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in suitable engineering related discipline Completion of recognised and accredited apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline Completion of specialist engineering related training via formulised training or suitable experience.
Desirable C & G 2391 Inspection & Testing of Electrical systems, City & Guilds 2377 Portable Appliance Testing, LV Competent Person Certificate Physical skills Essential Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites, Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day, Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical, Undertake regular moving and handling activities, Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination and manipulation of fine tools Skills and Knowledge Essential Detailed knowledge of the current UK Electrical Wiring Regulations (18th Edition) Able to use his/her own initiative when undertaking a range of problem solving scenarios to allow for a satisfactory completion.
To have the ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role including the reaction to emergency situations, Able to prioritising his/her own workload and workloads of others ensuring that high quality patient care and SLA targets are achieved.
Regularly provide and receive routine information and on occasion complex or sensitive information with a range Estates work colleagues, other Trust colleagues and external Trust/CFS contacts, Self-motivated with a desire to improve current practices Understand and sympathise with issues relating to clinical staff/patients where Estates works have an impact on the clinical Able to operate and use computer systems such as; electronic asbestos register, labour management system, pneumatic tube system, building management system, fire alarm systems Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and on-call shift requirements Desirable Knowledge of HTMs Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems Knowledge of building management systems (BMS) Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust Detailed knowledge and experience of electrical system requirements and regulations typically found within large NHS Acute Trust acquired through qualifications and relevant experience, Complex fault diagnosis required, interpreting technical issues and formulating technical solutions to improve performance and maintain the service Have suitable and sufficient experience as a competent person to a level able to accept a permit to work from an authorised person Desirable Experience of working within an NHS Hospital Environment, Experience of operating Building Management Systems (BMS),