Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To install, maintain, service and repair the full range of estates electrical services equipment, across all areas of their trade

To take responsibility for complex diagnostic fault finding, problem solving and repair and maintenance of equipment. To undertake servicing and installation of equipment and systems within the Trust and in other properties maintained by the SWFT Clinical Services Estates Department. Including Low Voltage, Fire Alarm detection systems, Nurse Call systems, Power generation, Lifts, Lighting. etc.

To carry out new work or undertake new production appropriate to his/her original trade (Electrician) using relevant instruments and machinery without supervision. This may include the manufacture, assembly, erection and installation of new work using own initiative, experience and judgement.

To analyse and diagnose plant problems using computerised Building Management System (BMS)

To effect temporary repairs/” make safe” works in emergency situations. Report and facilitate all repairs as necessary.

To undertake condition surveys of equipment and acceptance testing of new equipment.

To act as nominated competent person (CP) in own specialist trained areas for statutory standards in line with appropriate HTM standard.

To act as nominated approved person (AP) specialist trained areas for statutory standards in line with appropriate HTM standard, as required.

To undertake the role of an emergency engineer in an emergency on-call system covering all properties maintained by the Trust and as specified by their Estates supervisor

Communications/Organisational

To liaise with front line clinical staff to understand and communicate issues relating to complex engineering plant and equipment.

To prioritize and plan own workload, taking responsibility for assessing and re-allocating duties in response to priority, in liaison with Supervisory team.

To train less experienced maintenance staff in using complex engineering plant and equipment.

Co-ordinate the work of sub-contractors and supervise the work of junior maintenance staff on a day to day basis.

To contribute to the development of plant maintenance procedures.

To use computerized Planet (CAFM) system to record all hours and materials used for each work order.

To take responsibility for the ordering of spares and materials.

Other

To undertake driving duties on a range of vehicles covered by a standard driving license as and when required by the Estates Supervisors.

To undertake such other appropriate duties and/or responsibilities as may be directed by the Estates Supervisors.

Be prepared to learn new techniques and undertake any training deemed necessary in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.

To carry out duties and/or undertake responsibilities relating to health and safety in accordance with the Trust and departmental safety policies and procedures.

To have an understanding of the relationship of other crafts workers work relating to his/her own.

To work constructively as part of the team, including the corporate and technical team.