Job summary
- Main area
- Electrical
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8.30am-4:30pm + on call)
- Job ref
- 301-BK-25-7087132
- Employer
- Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Georges Hospital
- Town
- Stafford
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, plus on call
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Maintenance Technician Electrical (On Call)
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
A fully skilled maintenance craftsperson to undertake core electrical duties and general engineering duties, multi skilled maintenance duties and associated works for the Trust and its outside partner customers. Also undertake non-core generic duties in line with training and competency requirements. Maintains engineering services equipment at Hospitals, GP surgeries, Health Centres, Resource Centres, Offices etc.
(Additional Recruitment & Retention Payment of 15% of Basic salary applicable to position (to be reviewed in June 2025))
Main duties of the job
1. Undertake a range of electrical work, procedures for installation, commissioning, testing and validation, repair and routine maintenance of new, refurbished and existing industrial/commercial and domestic equipment or services, whilst at time observing all relevant Health and Safety guidelines and regulations
2. Undertake other non-electrical multi skilling duties where skills, abilities and competence/training are appropriate for such and has been approved by supervisors
3. Undertake appointed Competent Person (CP) roles after appointment by the trusts Authorised Person (AP) as required and in accordance with HTM’s for which additional training will be provided.
4. Install, maintain, fault find, test and validate and problem solve complex equipment/systems/plant in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, relevant H&S regulations, Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP’s), Hospital Technical Memorandums (HTM’s) British Standards etc. and in the most efficient manner
5. Interpret and work from electronic drawings, specifications, risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, work orders etc. using both paper and computer based systems.
Working for our organisation
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- “In our Gift” providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To learn more about this varied and complex role please read the job description and person specification.
Person specification
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Communicate appropriately with others at work
- An appreciation of technological advances in the field of Estates
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to role
- Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role
- Listen to, understand and follow lengthy or multistep instructions and narratives on a range of topics and in a range of contexts
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- An appreciation of technological advances in the field of Estates
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to role
- Current driving licence
- Experience and ability to undertake a wide range of related trade maintenance installation and repairs
- Experience of activities within the property maintenance field
- Experience of using computerised maintenance systems
- Experience, understanding and appreciation of other trades performed within Estates
- Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role
Desirable criteria
- Time served in a relevant discipline
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Achieved accreditation through a 4 year training course in relevant field or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
- Possess relevant qualification i.e. City & Guilds, NVQ 3 or other equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience
- Additional CPD in a relevant field
- Experience of working in a similar role or discipline
- Ability to travel between sites
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Relevant professional membership(s)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Nicklin
- Job title
- Estates Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03007907000
- Additional information
Jason Docksey, Estates Manager - [email protected]
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