Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician to work as a member of a multi-tasking maintenance team providing professional and technical expertise within an effective and efficient customer focused maintenance service to provide a fit for purpose estate and environment to all Trust owned, leased or rented properties.
If you want to live locally and work locally, with an employer that offers flexible and agile working with great development and career progression opportunities, then this may be the role you!
Main duties of the job
The post holder is also accountable within the facilities Department to ensure adequate processes and procedures exist for the improvement, promotion and delivery of safe, quality and value for money services. This responsibility extends to contributing to all necessary auditing procedures and ensuring the Maintenance Department promotes itself through effective communication to all customers.
Initially based at Springfield Hospital and will be required to be based or work in any property owned, leased or rented by the Trust.
This is an exciting time to join the trust as we are starting a completely new hospital on both major sites in the next three years so it will be a leading mental health hospital
Please note you will be part of a on call system and a driving license is required
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out all work in a safe and efficient manner and bring to the attention of the Supervisors and management any known defect requiring further attention.
- To liaise with contractors in regards to minor project work.
- To attend a process of effective communication/team briefing, with supervisors under sphere of responsibility.
- To communicate with all disciplines in an effective manner using tact and diplomacy in often difficult situations ensuring confidentiality is maintained when appropriate.
- To communicate with supervisors to ensure that stores and equipment are kept at the correct levels to provide a quick efficient service.
- To communicate with ward managers, ward staff and customers any delays in maintenance requests as required to provide a customer focused service.
- To promote the delivery of safe, quality, value for money Maintenance Services across the Trust.
- To comply with statutory and mandatory requirements relating to Maintenance services and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out all work in a safe and efficient manner and bring to the attention of the Supervisors and management any known defect requiring further attention.
- To liaise with contractors in regards to minor project work.
- To attend a process of effective communication/team briefing, with supervisors under sphere of responsibility.
- To communicate with all disciplines in an effective manner using tact and diplomacy in often difficult situations ensuring confidentiality is maintained when appropriate.
- To communicate with supervisors to ensure that stores and equipment are kept at the correct levels to provide a quick efficient service.
- To communicate with ward managers, ward staff and customers any delays in maintenance requests as required to provide a customer focused service.
- To promote the delivery of safe, quality, value for money Maintenance Services across the Trust.
- To comply with statutory and mandatory requirements relating to Maintenance services and procedures.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds electrical17th edition IEE regulations
- NVQ level 3
- Electrical Apprenticeship
Desirable
- 2391 inspection & Testing
Experience
Essential
- Time served tradesperson and demonstrable post apprentice experience as Electrician
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of identifying fault/flaws from complex electrical drawings
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi disciplinary Estates & Facilities team
- Experience of working within a mental health care setting
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Basic Numerate and literacy skills (level 1)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload
- Effective customer service skills
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds electrical17th edition IEE regulations
- NVQ level 3
- Electrical Apprenticeship
Desirable
- 2391 inspection & Testing
Experience
Essential
- Time served tradesperson and demonstrable post apprentice experience as Electrician
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of identifying fault/flaws from complex electrical drawings
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi disciplinary Estates & Facilities team
- Experience of working within a mental health care setting
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Basic Numerate and literacy skills (level 1)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload
- Effective customer service skills
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).
