Job summary
The Estates Maintenance Department is looking to recruit an Electrical Technician to join our dedicated team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust. We operate across Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital, this is a large static site.
You will have relevant knowledge and experience in an Electrical Engineering Field such as Electrical Systems up to 415Vac, IET Wiring Regulations, Building Services, Health Care Environment, and Knowledge of HTM06-02/06-03.
The successful candidate will earn around £28,407 + £4,260 (Retention and Recruitment Pay) per year.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
1. Provide Technical support to the team
2. Undertake day-to-day reactive, planned preventive maintenance and minor installation work
3. Repair equipment and fault-finding
4. Provide temporary support to Band 5 charge hands/supervisors within the Estates Maintenance Tea
5. You will work on the following Electrical systems:
6. Single phase (230VAC) and three phase (415VAC
7. Various electric motors and associated control gear including Inverters
8. POD system
9. Nurse call and fire alarm system
10. Building management system (BMS)
11. Air Handling Unit
12. IPS and UPS system
13. Potential for LV AP duties with training provided.
What we are looking for
14. Served a recognised apprenticeship in relevant Electrical trade.
15. Level 3 or higher vocational trade certificate in an Electrical Engineering discipline (NVQ3, C&G Level 3 or equivalent Armed Forces Qualification)
16. BS 7671 (2008) 18th edition (includes latest edition) qualification.
17. Computer literate
18. Understanding of Health and Safety requirements including risk assessments and method statements
19. Have a Flexible approach to working.
20. Participate in Electricians On call rota.
21. Previous experience in Healthcare Engineering
22. Previous experience working with electrical safe isolation.
23. Experience within other associated trade disciplines
24. Inspection and Testing
25. Medical Gases
26. LV/HV installations