Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Estates Officer (Electrical) to join a team of engineers responsible for ensuring that all electrical and mechanical maintenance activities, including contract works are reviewed and completed to the current standards.
The individual will be joining an organisation which is constantly looking to develop new and existing services to provide the best possible healthcare facilities management service. Through a structured development plan, including specialised training, the post holder will ultimately have the responsibility of undertaking the role of Authorised Person as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for multiple engineering services which will work to ensure that CHoICE meets its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners.
Expected earnings is not intended to provide a guarantee of earnings.
The base salary range for this role is £37,756 - £45,465pa. However, as the role will require the participation within an on call rota & require the completion of overtime either as a result of call outs or during planned occurrences to meet the needs of the service, additional monetary rewards will be generated.
The expected earnings have been established from actual average earnings earned within the financial year 2021/22 & are based upon similar roles within the organisation. It will be typical to earn more/less than this amount.
Main duties of the job
All applicants must have a positive, friendly and co-operative manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of a large Acute NHS Trust. Key elements of role will require the post holder to support other estates officers and senior staff to ensure that appropriate maintenance and engineering capital works are completed in a safe and compliant manner. This may form part of attending project meetings, undertaking relevant clerk of works duties and assisting with the development of planned preventative maintenance activities post construction, development of as fitted drawings and development of asset information and standard operating procedures.
The successful applicant will ideally be educated to degree level but candidates will be considered who are working towards this standard or can demonstrate equivalent practical or theoretical experience. Experience of maintaining/installing electrical systems typically found within a large acute NHS trust is desirable however consideration will be given to candidates who have substantial experience in other electrical fields who are looking to develop within a new area of expertise.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion - our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Authorised Person (AP) asdefined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for potentially multiple engineerservices. This responsibility will provide the post holder with responsibility for ensuring thathe/she delivers/manages engineering services to an acceptable standard whilst ensuring CHoICE maintains its statutory, mandatory and best practice obligations to its current CFScustomers.
The role will also require the individual to: undertake the role and responsibilities of anelectrically biased, minor works and specialist one off projects for building and engineeringservices; understand the rationale and have input into the development and maintenanceof Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), CFS Asset register and as-fitted drawings;and provide technical support, supervision and project management of specialistcontractors on behalf of the Hard FM Operations & Capital team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Authorised Person (AP) asdefined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 00 for potentially multiple engineerservices. This responsibility will provide the post holder with responsibility for ensuring thathe/she delivers/manages engineering services to an acceptable standard whilst ensuring CHoICE maintains its statutory, mandatory and best practice obligations to its current CFScustomers.
The role will also require the individual to: undertake the role and responsibilities of anelectrically biased, minor works and specialist one off projects for building and engineeringservices; understand the rationale and have input into the development and maintenanceof Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), CFS Asset register and as-fitted drawings;and provide technical support, supervision and project management of specialistcontractors on behalf of the Hard FM Operations & Capital team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post apprenticeship/graduation electrical experience
- Experience of maintaining/installing electrical systems typically found within a large Acute NHS Trust
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking a similar role within an NHS environment
- Experience of undertaking an engineering management role within a large acute hospital or similar industry
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field,
- OR working towards degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field supplemented with relevant experience,
- OR able to demonstrate equivalent experience, knowledge and training,
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body
- Registered with the Engineering Council UK
- Management Qualification/Training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines and predefined targets whilst using own initiative where necessary
- Manage and prioritise multiple tasks/projects simultaneously whilst balancing conflicting demands.
- Good IT skills
- Good communication skills with the ability to use appropriate techniques to a range of differing audiences
- Flexible in and out of working hours to meet the service needs
- Able to participate in out of hours on call arrangement as per the agreed Rota
Physical Skills
Essential
- Undertake moderate moving and handling activities with the ability Requirement for physical dexterity, hand and eye co-ordination
- Perform testing and asset condition surveys using a range of technical and non-technical devices and instruments
- To sit at workstations for a prolonged period of time then adapt to undertake site surveys or respond to emergency situations
- May be required to travel, work and manage at all of CFS managed sties
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post apprenticeship/graduation electrical experience
- Experience of maintaining/installing electrical systems typically found within a large Acute NHS Trust
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking a similar role within an NHS environment
- Experience of undertaking an engineering management role within a large acute hospital or similar industry
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field,
- OR working towards degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field supplemented with relevant experience,
- OR able to demonstrate equivalent experience, knowledge and training,
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body
- Registered with the Engineering Council UK
- Management Qualification/Training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines and predefined targets whilst using own initiative where necessary
- Manage and prioritise multiple tasks/projects simultaneously whilst balancing conflicting demands.
- Good IT skills
- Good communication skills with the ability to use appropriate techniques to a range of differing audiences
- Flexible in and out of working hours to meet the service needs
- Able to participate in out of hours on call arrangement as per the agreed Rota
Physical Skills
Essential
- Undertake moderate moving and handling activities with the ability Requirement for physical dexterity, hand and eye co-ordination
- Perform testing and asset condition surveys using a range of technical and non-technical devices and instruments
- To sit at workstations for a prolonged period of time then adapt to undertake site surveys or respond to emergency situations
- May be required to travel, work and manage at all of CFS managed sties
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).
