Job summary
We have an exciting job opportunity in the Estates Department of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for an Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Technician. The post is based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake multi-skilled tasks which are complex and/or non-routine, involving calibrating and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment (electrical distribution boards and associated circuits, lighting, fire detection, building management and automation systems, standby electrical generators, HVAC plant, security access control, CCTV and Nurse Call systems) installed within Trust premises.
The post holder will be part of the wider Estates multi-disciplined team, and should therefore be able to work as part of the team, but also possess the ability to work alone and be an active member of the Estates on-call team.
Due to the On-Call requirement of the post, you must be able to respond to emergency calls within 45 minutes of leaving home and arriving at the base hospital.
About us
The Trusts' vision puts the patient at the heart of everything we do and is guided by the principles and values about which we care deeply. In line with this vision, the Estates Directorate are seeking a highly committed professional to join our team.
Become part of a large dynamic team, supporting various areas across all sites in maintaining and upgrading the Estates, to ensure that the overall condition is kept to a high standard in line with current regulations, duties which include but not exhausted to Mechanical, Electrical and General Maintenance expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade
- B/TEC (HNC/HND) or equivalent relevant experience
- Demonstrable ability to interpret & fault find on a diverse range of complex electrical/mechanical systems and installations
- Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications (IOSH One Day Working Safely, CSCS Bronze card minimum). Or agree to carry out the training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant in depth experience post apprenticeship
- A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application
- Installation and/or maintenance experience in an industrial or domestic or commercial setting
Desirable
- Relevant experience of NHS hospital environment
- PLC knowledge and experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, mainly verbally & in writing
- Demonstrable competence in dealing with difficult and/or stressful circumstances
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A focus on customer service
- Willing to undertake training relevant to the post
- A commitment to own continuous personal development
- Basic IT skills or willing to learn
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade
- B/TEC (HNC/HND) or equivalent relevant experience
- Demonstrable ability to interpret & fault find on a diverse range of complex electrical/mechanical systems and installations
- Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications (IOSH One Day Working Safely, CSCS Bronze card minimum). Or agree to carry out the training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant in depth experience post apprenticeship
- A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application
- Installation and/or maintenance experience in an industrial or domestic or commercial setting
Desirable
- Relevant experience of NHS hospital environment
- PLC knowledge and experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, mainly verbally & in writing
- Demonstrable competence in dealing with difficult and/or stressful circumstances
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A focus on customer service
- Willing to undertake training relevant to the post
- A commitment to own continuous personal development
- Basic IT skills or willing to learn
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
