Job summary
To carry out fault diagnosis, repair and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) work on all electrical building services and equipment within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) and any other local Trusts/organisations to which SCFT provide a service. To apply a flexible attitude and approach to carrying out all assigned tasks. To provide support and advice to semi- skilled and Apprentice engineering staff. The successful candidate must have good time management skills, be able to work alone or unsupervised when necessary and be very Health and Safety aware.
The postholder will apply a flexible attitude and approach to carrying out all assigned tasks.
The postholder will have incidental contact with patients such as giving wayfinding instructions.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be expected to undertake skilled electrical craft duties to enable effective fault diagnosis and repair to a wide range of plant and equipment as detailed below:
Gas fired appliances.
Oil fired boilers.
Catering equipment
Heating, hot and cold-water systems
Waste-water systems
Laundry equipment
Emergency generators
Fire alarm systems and fire-fighting equipment
Lifts (Passenger and goods)
Air conditioning systems
Portable electrical appliances
Domestic electrical appliances
Various other types of Electrical equipment
Use digital and analogue test and monitoring instruments for effective testing and fault finding.
- Carry out minor new works as directed by the Head of Estates Operations or Estates M&E Managers
- Interpret and work from appropriate instructions, drawings and specifications.
- To record accurately details of works completed including time, date, job content, location and materials used. Update logbooks, registers and other statutory records as directed by the Head of Estates Operations or M&E Managers.
- Assist other trade staff as instructed by the Head of Estates Operations or Estates M&E Managers
- Communicate with service users in arranging access and confirming work requirements.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Accredited Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all our staffo Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) A full set of tools will be supplied and maintained by the tradesperson. Power tools and access equipment will be provided for which the post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and security.
b) Will be required to fully participate in the effective running of a Labour Management system (where applicable).
c) Maintain cleanliness and safety of his/her work area and workshop/storage areas.
d) Attend training sessions, seminars and courses for the purpose of self-development as directed by the Estates Manager or Estates Officers. Attend manufacturers training courses for engineering plant and equipment as required.
e) The post holder must wear the personal protection equipment provided and follow safety precautions. He/she should familiarise himself/herself with the Estates Department Tradesperson Safety Manual and ensure that safe working practices are adhered to in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
f) The post holder must possess a full and clean UK driving licence and be prepared to use own car to travel between SCFT properties to undertake duties. Reimbursement is made for all authorised travel.
g) Be prepared to participate in an on-call rota for which he/she will receive additional remuneration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) A full set of tools will be supplied and maintained by the tradesperson. Power tools and access equipment will be provided for which the post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and security.
b) Will be required to fully participate in the effective running of a Labour Management system (where applicable).
c) Maintain cleanliness and safety of his/her work area and workshop/storage areas.
d) Attend training sessions, seminars and courses for the purpose of self-development as directed by the Estates Manager or Estates Officers. Attend manufacturers training courses for engineering plant and equipment as required.
e) The post holder must wear the personal protection equipment provided and follow safety precautions. He/she should familiarise himself/herself with the Estates Department Tradesperson Safety Manual and ensure that safe working practices are adhered to in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
f) The post holder must possess a full and clean UK driving licence and be prepared to use own car to travel between SCFT properties to undertake duties. Reimbursement is made for all authorised travel.
g) Be prepared to participate in an on-call rota for which he/she will receive additional remuneration.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Professional Registration
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations qualification
Desirable
- Eastwood Park (or alternative) Training in: -Ventilation and Air Conditioning -Boiler House Practices -Safe release from lifts -LV AP -BMS systems
Experience
Essential
- 3 years' experience on fault diagnosis, maintenance and repair of engineering plant and equipment including lighting and power systems, standby generators, air conditioning and ventilation systems, portable appliances, domestic appliances and other associated electrical building services plant and equipment.
Desirable
- 2 years post apprenticeship experience in a similar role.
- Experience of providing a mentoring role for apprentice training programmes.
- Experience of using computers.
- Experience in working in a hospital/healthcare environment.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To diagnose faults and effect repairs to electrical plant and equipment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to use wide range of fault diagnosis and test equipment.
- Highly skilled in use of hand and powered tools
- Must possess current full UK Driving Licence
- Must possess good time management skills
- A working knowledge of The Electricity At Work Act
- A working knowledge of the Health and Safety At Work Act
- Basic knowledge of alarm systems and lifting equipment including passenger/goods lifts
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to carry out and record risk assessments
- Intermediate knowledge of fire alarm systems
- Intermediate knowledge of lifts and lifting equipment.
- Intermediate knowledge of electronics.
- Knowledge of Legionella Control and Prevention.
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be prepared to participate in the Estates Out of Hours on-call rota.
- Good standard of physical fitness.
- Access to own vehicle for work purposes.
- An understanding in relation to service delivery and relationships with colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Professional Registration
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations qualification
Desirable
- Eastwood Park (or alternative) Training in: -Ventilation and Air Conditioning -Boiler House Practices -Safe release from lifts -LV AP -BMS systems
Experience
Essential
- 3 years' experience on fault diagnosis, maintenance and repair of engineering plant and equipment including lighting and power systems, standby generators, air conditioning and ventilation systems, portable appliances, domestic appliances and other associated electrical building services plant and equipment.
Desirable
- 2 years post apprenticeship experience in a similar role.
- Experience of providing a mentoring role for apprentice training programmes.
- Experience of using computers.
- Experience in working in a hospital/healthcare environment.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To diagnose faults and effect repairs to electrical plant and equipment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to use wide range of fault diagnosis and test equipment.
- Highly skilled in use of hand and powered tools
- Must possess current full UK Driving Licence
- Must possess good time management skills
- A working knowledge of The Electricity At Work Act
- A working knowledge of the Health and Safety At Work Act
- Basic knowledge of alarm systems and lifting equipment including passenger/goods lifts
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to carry out and record risk assessments
- Intermediate knowledge of fire alarm systems
- Intermediate knowledge of lifts and lifting equipment.
- Intermediate knowledge of electronics.
- Knowledge of Legionella Control and Prevention.
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be prepared to participate in the Estates Out of Hours on-call rota.
- Good standard of physical fitness.
- Access to own vehicle for work purposes.
- An understanding in relation to service delivery and relationships with colleagues.
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.
