Electrical Maintenance Craftsman; Specialist

Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes Emergency On Call Rota)

Job ref
153-CO04168

Employer:

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site:
Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Town:
Bournemouth

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa (Plus Local RRP @ £3,277/year)

Closing: 13/03/2025 23:59

Band: 5

The Estates Department provides a comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation service of the buildings, grounds, engineering services and associated equipment throughout the Trust.

You must have served a recognised Electrical apprenticeship and gained a wide experience in building engineering services and plant maintenance with a BTEC HNC level or City and Guilds plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience.

You must hold a current UK driving licence and reside within half an hour normal travel time to fulfil on-call duties.

The role is Monday Friday with participation in an emergency on-call rota plus opportunities for overtime and weekend working.

Salary - £29,970 - £36,483 pa plus local RRP (£3,277 pa), with an approximate £1,000 pa on-call retainer, overtime, 27 days holiday & voluntary pension scheme.

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

• HNC in Building services plus specialist training and experience to graduate level, or equivalent gained through a relevant apprenticeship plus additional specialist knowledge and experience gained through specialist training, short courses and C.P.D..
• Authorised/Responsible and/or Competent Person in one or more of the following specialisms: LV Electrical Systems, HV Electrical Systems, Heating and Ventilation Systems, Decontamination, Safe Water Systems, Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS), Confined Spaces.
• Extensive knowledge of the electrical and/or mechanical and/or plumbing systems in NHS premises.
• In depth knowledge of all relevant legislation and technical guidance.
• In depth knowledge of all relevant Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs).
• Significant experience working in a complex engineering/building environment.

• Skilled in maintenance, fault finding, test & repair work on a very wide range of complex engineering services & equipment, with the ability to work unassisted in varying, often technical environments whilst complying with Health & Safety/ environmental regulations and standards.

• Participate in outside of normal hours on-call rota.
• Full U.K driving licence.

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

• Women’s Network
• Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME)
• Pride Network
• European (EU)
• Pro Ability Staff Network
• Armed Forces Support Group

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.