Electrician

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job summary:

The Estates department are responsible for ensuring the safety and continuity of the Engineering and building infrastructure across all West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust owned sites. The Estates Craftsperson will form a core part of this service delivering engineering knowledge and skills to ensure plant and systems are maintained and operated to the highest possible quality.

Job responsibilities:

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• To undertake fault diagnosis on electrical services and fault rectification, maintenance, and electrical installation work across the Trust.
• To undertake departmental projects as identified by the Estates Manager, Estates Officers and or Team Leaders.
• To undertake the duties of a Competent Person (CP) for specific engineering disciplines as required to do so by the Estates Managers.
• The post holder will report to the Estates Team Leaders on a daily basis

1. Communication:

• At all times to carry Trust communication devices (Pagers, Two-way radios and mobile phones) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.
• To liaise with team Leader regarding plant equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.
• To liaise with departments to agree access to undertake works.

2. Analytical and judgemental:

• Undertake on-call duties as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergency repairs occurring out of normal hours are attended to, including basic requirements of other trades.
• Will be required to work one weekend day per month to conduct PPM/Reactive tasks and receive a day in lieu the following working week.
• To work in accordance with the requirements of HTM06. The Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems (LV) for the Trust.
• Immediately notifies the Team leader of any deviation from the regulations.
• To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.
• Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.
• Undertake fault finding on complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment, and being able to carry out detailed examination to gain a solution.
• Undertake minor repair works and general maintenance activities as directed by team leader.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Complete all report sheets and test certificates as necessary.
• Responsible for undertaking portable electrical equipment and fixed testing and general inspections.
• To follow planned maintenance schedules.
• Undertake electrical testing and monitor results to ensure compliance with the latest edition of the Wiring Regulations BS7671. Requesting remedial works or emergency isolations as and when required.
• Responsible for undertaking Electrical installations in accordance with the latest edition of the Wiring Regulations BS7671.
• Interprets and follows the regulations at all times.
• Follows detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Uses all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
• Undertakes inspection and commissioning tests for the installation and issues the appropriate completion certificates.
• To carry out electrical duties as required by the Trust, including work on 415v 3Ph, 220v, 24v and 12v supplies.
• Responsible for finishing own work and that of others when necessary, including filling, making good and painting.
• To use workshop machinery to its fullest potential including pedestal drill, grinder, test rig, soldering station.
• To utilise hand tools to a good standard to enable fulfilment of duties.
• To be responsible for the replacement of electrical components on hospital systems.
• To have a basic understanding of mechanical heating, hot water and ventilation systems and be able to carry out fault finding and repairs accordingly.
• Must be prepared to work outside normal working hours as and when required to do so to meet the demands of the service.

3. Planning and organisational Skills:

• To order via stores all materials needed for the task.
• To be conversant and qualified to use and maintain all relevant hand and power hand tools, and workshop equipment in a safe effective manner. Be capable of carrying out a good standard of workmanship in all duties as directed by the team leader or works superintendent.
• To request assistance from team leader where task exceeds loan worker capabilities.

4. Governance:

• Compliance with all current standards and statutory regulations including the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, IEE Wiring Regulations, Electrical Testing and Inspection Regulations, HTM, etc.
• Understanding of COSHH with relevance to all estate’s trades & maintenance duties

• To conform to the Trust Major Incident Procedure

5. Information Resources:

• Actively participate in the operation of the Estates labour control scheme by working within the scheme including completion of all paperwork required of the scheme. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets)
• To participate in regular team briefings
• To participate in the trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning
• Any other duties as delegated by the Estates Manager or his delegated Estates Officers which is commensurate with the grade and post.

6. Research & Development:

• To undertake training as required to enable postholder to carry out the services to provide efficient running of the department and to obtain new skills/techniques.
• To attend mandatory and other appropriate training and development courses as identified.
• To provide training, technical advice and support to Trainees and Maintenance Assistants