Electrical Tradesperson

Job overview

The James Paget Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit an Electrical Tradesperson to join their busy Estates & Facilities Department.

We are seeking a highly motivated & professional individual to work full time over 5-days. The successful candidates will participate in the maintenance of the hospitals building services and equipment. You will assist a multi-skilled team of tradesmen in carrying out maintenance within a range of healthcare buildings, working in close proximity to patients and the general public, therefore good communication skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake a range of electrical engineering procedures for installation, commissioning, validation, repair and routine maintenance of new, refurbished and existing commercial and domestic equipment or services, whilst at all times observing all relevant Health and Safety Guidelines and Regulations.

You will be expected to possess relevant qualifications as identified within the Person Specification and/or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience.

The successful candidate will be required to work at various sites owned by the Trust within the Gt Yarmouth & Waveney area therefore you must hold a valid UK driving license and have the ability to work with the minimum of supervision and under strict health and safety conditions. You may also be required to undertake emergency situation repairs. You will also be required to work on your own after having gained experience of the sites.

The role may also involve maintenance tasks that may require a competency in working at height and confined spaces.

A willingness to undertake further training in relation to the role is essential, including all Mandatory Training. You must be numerate and literate, with good written skills. You must possess a flexible approach to work and be able to work overtime at short notice when required

The post holder will be required to participate in the on-call rota and undertake overtime, including weekend working, as operational needs require.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Areas of responsibility for the electrical team include: - general lighting and power, nurse call, fire alarm & building management systems.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.