University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Electrical Craftsperson

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Job summary

We have a great opportunity for an Electrical Craftsperson - to join our team based at St Richards Hospital, Chichester.

The working hours are 37.5 hours per week.

This role will require you to have achieved industry recognised Electrical qualifications and having completed a Formal Apprenticeship or Craft equivalent and be an approved Electrician or have come from either a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 In Electrical Installation or Electrical Maintenance background. The successful candidate would ideally have industry experience and would be expected to work alone and/or as part of a wider team.

The role will require you to work cohesively with other Technical Disciplines.

Main duties of the job

To efficiently maintain and provide a reliable Engineering, building and grounds services at St Richards Hospital and other sites. Performs work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine. Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of plant and equipment. Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital works across the hospital as directed by management, ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards and procedures.

The Electrical Craftsperson will be employed on work appropriate to their core skills. They will however be expected to perform in areas where deemed competent and suitably trained to multiskilled level, with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them to work independently or together with other trades.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-SRH5248877-JUL23

Job locations

St Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

A Technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: -

  • Sewage and waste disposal.
  • Air Conditioning and ventilation.
  • Boilers, steam and low-pressure hot water, gas fired.
  • Cole water storage tanks.
  • Compressed air plant services and services.
  • Domestic hot water services and water softeners
  • Heating services.
  • Kitchen and catering equipment.
  • Medical piped gases and vacuum.
  • BMS controls.
  • Refrigeration plant and services.
  • Steam and condensate, plant and services.
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance.

For full description please refer to attached job description & person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

A Technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: -

  • Sewage and waste disposal.
  • Air Conditioning and ventilation.
  • Boilers, steam and low-pressure hot water, gas fired.
  • Cole water storage tanks.
  • Compressed air plant services and services.
  • Domestic hot water services and water softeners
  • Heating services.
  • Kitchen and catering equipment.
  • Medical piped gases and vacuum.
  • BMS controls.
  • Refrigeration plant and services.
  • Steam and condensate, plant and services.
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance.

For full description please refer to attached job description & person specification

Person Specification

Experience and qualifications

Essential

  • City and Guilds plus relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a level equivalent to HNC
  • Completion of a recognized electrical trade apprenticeship and experience in a similar technical discipline or N.V Q equivalent qualifications level 3 and 18th Edition
  • Experience of working on large complex systems.
  • Participate in the On call rota/out of hours at short notice

Desirable

  • Computer literate experience of Word and Excel
  • Good Understanding of complex mechanical drawings and computer data. Be able to interpret and make decisions based on this data.
  • AM2 Qualification
  • Experience of maintenance and of BMS controls
Person Specification

Experience and qualifications

Essential

  • City and Guilds plus relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a level equivalent to HNC
  • Completion of a recognized electrical trade apprenticeship and experience in a similar technical discipline or N.V Q equivalent qualifications level 3 and 18th Edition
  • Experience of working on large complex systems.
  • Participate in the On call rota/out of hours at short notice

Desirable

  • Computer literate experience of Word and Excel
  • Good Understanding of complex mechanical drawings and computer data. Be able to interpret and make decisions based on this data.
  • AM2 Qualification
  • Experience of maintenance and of BMS controls

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Workshop Manager

Kevin Haines

kevin.haines@nhs.net

01243788122

Details

Date posted

11 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-SRH5248877-JUL23

Job locations

St Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE


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