Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (MSMC) Electrical

Job overview

To participate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking electrical repairs, planned maintenance, small works and minor improvements.

It will be anticipated that some mechanical / building duties will be undertaken as training and experience is gained. Participation in the Trust’s Estates tradesman on-call Rota to cover multiple sites is also required. A valid UK driving license is therefore essential.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver day-to-day electrical maintenance: planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault diagnosis and repairs, and installation/testing of new works.
• Carry out compliance testing and checks: portable appliance testing (PAT) and routine testing of essential systems (e.g., fire alarms, nurse call, generators), including interpreting/resetting BMS alarms.
• Follow Estates policies and safe systems of work: complete documentation, use PPE, work safely, and keep workshops/plant rooms safe and tidy.
• Support service delivery: record work on CAFM, liaise with wards/departments, supervise/oversee contractors and support/training of other staff.
• Provide flexible cover: assist other trades as trained, join emergency response/on-call rota, and undertake other reasonable Estates duties (including out-of-hours emergencies).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In your document (Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (MSMC) Electrical), the main duties and responsibilities are:

• Carry out electrical planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to Estates schedules and good practice.
• Diagnose faults and repair fixed electrical installations and portable equipment.
• Complete electrical portable appliance testing (PAT) in line with Electricity at Work Act 1989 and Estates inspection schedules.
• Follow Estates procedures and complete all required documentation.
• Install and test new electrical installations to current regulations and hospital standards when instructed.
• Advise others on correct operation of equipment you are competent with.
• Record work information for the CAFM management system.
• Wear required PPE/uniforms and use safety equipment as specified by the Trust/Estates.
• Induct and instruct other staff as needed to support your duties.
• Support other Estates trade disciplines to maintain an efficient service.
• Become fully conversant with mechanical and electrical systems within Estates remit.
• Assist mechanical/building trades staff when required.
• Participate in gritting and snow/ice clearance when required.
• Read, understand and work from engineering and architectural drawings.
• Work safely at all times, considering the safety of others.
• Complete required update and health & safety training.
• Carry out routine testing of essential systems (e.g., fire alarm, nurse call, boilers, generators), recording results per policy.
• Understand the Building Management System enough to interpret, action and reset alarms.
• Participate in emergency response teams (e.g., fire, major incident) requiring Estates input.
• Drive Trust vehicles when required.
• Help maintain a small electrical materials store.
• Maintain a tidy and safe environment in the electrical workshop and plant rooms.
• Train on and operate Estates computerised systems as required.
• Liaise with matrons/ward sisters/department heads on electrical maintenance and Estates matters.
• Oversee electrical contractors on site when needed (including isolations and permits).
• Help maintain documentation for the hospital’s electrical systems.
• Undertake other relevant Estates duties allocated by management.
• Be available (within reason) for short-notice/out-of-hours emergency work.
• Carry out emergency lift procedures when required.

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.