Electrical Craft Person – Electrician 

Location: Lewisham 

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months and maybe longer

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare 

Base: Hospital

Band: 4

Pay Rates: 

£15.00 - £16.50 paye inclusive of holiday pay per hour

All of the rates are depending on skill and experience 

Working Days and Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Job Summary 

To provide electrical support service in the Estates department to include the maintenance, operation and installation of a range of building services plant, equipment and services.  To have a team approach and provide a quality maintenance service, supporting the Trust in providing excellent patient care.  To act as part of a team of craftsmen. The post holder will understand the CAFM system (Planet) and ensure that all the estate assets are managed and maintained to the relevant and necessary standards.  

The post holder will be required to participate in an “on-call” rota and be prepared to cover sickness, leave or other absence. 

Duties

• To understand and have a full working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic control systems on Trust plant and equipment. 
• To service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical, electrical and electronic management and control systems including fire alarms, security systems, building management systems (i.e. trend) and nurse call
• To carry out duties in support of the supervisor 
• To learn new skills and techniques (given appropriate training) as necessary. 
• To assist the supervisor with completion of statutory insurance work and inspections.
• To have a working knowledge of the current edition of the IEE regulations.
• To undertake emergency release of trapped lift passengers as required (after suitable training).
• To carry and respond to electronic communication system (portable Radios) in line with the policy and procedure for said system.
• Typical equipment you will be required to maintain/repair will include power supplies, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, public address systems, portable equipment, motors, control panels, automatic control systems, heating systems, steam generation plant, air conditioning, ice storage, catering equipment, lifts, electric vehicles, building management systems, CCTV, security systems inc. personal attack, door access and burglar alarms, and the vacuum transfer system.
• To diagnose and repair faults on the above plant and equipment in response to emergency calls.  To assist engineers in carrying out fault diagnosis and subsequently to carry out repairs or modifications.
• To modify existing plant, equipment, controls and distribution systems. This to include, if necessary, testing of the system and completion of documentation.
• To install temporary installations when appropriate and safe to do so.
• To manufacture or modify equipment and parts as required from drawings and sketches using tools and equipment as appropriate.
• To undertake testing as part of any planned maintenance and following minor installations or modifications.
• To prepare or assist in the preparation of plant for statutory inspections.
• To work with the team of craftsman and assistants.
• To carry out basic servicing tasks in whichever field the post holder is not craft-qualified, commensurate with training and safety requirements.
• To participate in the “on-call” rota and be prepared to cover others for sickness, leave or other absence.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• Apprenticeship City & Guilds part 2 & 3 Electrical installations + 17th Edition
• 5 Years Skilled Experience
• Logical thinker
• Fault finding skills
• Problem solver
• Hands on Skills
• Responsible

Questions

Do you have experience working as an Electrician in the NHS or healthcare environment?

Do you have experience working as an Electrician?

Do you have experience in fault finding?

Do hold a city and guilds in Electrical Installation? 

Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?