Electrical Craftsperson

Job description

Job 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of a recognised City and Guilds craft certificate (or similar trade certificate). Level 3 vocational qualification
• Current IEE wiring regulation qualification
• Initial & Periodic Electrical Inspection & Testing (2391)
• Electro Technical Craft (2365) or Electro Technical technology (2357)

Desirable

• Authorised/competent person for relevant specialist HTM

Experience

Essential

• Significant commercial & domestic trade experience
• Demonstrate evidence of working processes in a highly regulated environment
• Fault finding and installation.
• Practical & theoretical experience in domestic, plus commercial industries.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - able to communicate complex technical and safety information to other staff, contractors, patients
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Team player.
• Must have excellent IT skills
• Good organisational skills - able to prioritise and work to deadlines
• To effectively plan/schedule workloads from CAFM system - including Planned Maintenance & breakdowns
• Analytical skills for complex problem solving, fault diagnosis, risk assessment of complex multifaceted equipment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Pleasant and professional manner Conscientious and reliable.
• Able to use fine tools and electronic equipment.

Other

Essential

• Full clean driving licence.
• To participate in an emergency on call rota.
• Good presentation.
• Frequent requirement to exert physical effort for several long periods in shift.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions.(i.e. Confined spaces)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

SWFT Clinical Services Ltd

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

Employer's website

https://swftclinicalservices.co.uk/default.aspx (Opens in a new tab)