About this role
Job summary
To carry out all aspects of electrical work to maintain the health service premises across the estate.
Install, test, commission, maintain, service and repair electrical and electronic systems as well as associated mechanical equipment.Maintain a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors with regards to building fabric and building services.
Main duties of the job
RESPONSIBILITIESWork as an individual and act on own initiative as well as part of the trade team and participate in cross-trade working as and when required. Must be willing to carry out basic duties of mixed disciplines and attend training courses as necessary.Must prioritise own work load on a day to day basis and ensuring tasks are carried out in an affective order, considering both urgency and location.
To use all workshop machinery to its fullest potential.Must keep all Trust issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in good condition and wear when necessary
Must be willing to work as a mobile operative and travel to all sites across the estate as and when required. Must also be willing to travel to different locations if/when the estate expands.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description Job responsibilities
lease take a look at the job description and person specification for the job overview and main duties of the job
Driving Licence is required . Work Vehicles are Manual only
Person Specification
Education Essential
City and guilds Technical Level 3
Education Essential
Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in electrical discipline
Experience Essential
Specialist experience and professional knowledge to degree level obtained through technical courses and experience Knowledge of Electrical safety Code for LV systems Working knowledge of HTM 06-02 - Low Voltage systems Knowledge
Desirable
Specialist experience and professional knowledge to degree level obtained through technical courses and experience Knowledge of Electrical safety Code for LV systems Working knowledge of HTM 06-02 - Low Voltage systems Knowledge
personal Qualities Essential
Must have good written and oral communication skills. Performance focused - to operate within agreed performance standards Must have excellent interpersonal and customer skills. Must be enthusiastic, reliable, motivated & have excellent organisation skills. Must have a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties.
Additional Requirements Essential
Holder of a current full UK Driving Licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pride House
Christy Close Southfields Industrial Estate Laindon Essex
Laindon
SS15 6EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)