General Maintenance Assistant – Electrical (Shift Working)NHS

Job summary

TeamUHD are looking for ageneral maintenance assistant (electrical) to join the Estates department on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site.

You'll be working as part of a team that covers the hospital electrical systems 7 days per week (shift working) and be responsible for the day-to-day repairs, operation and first line response of the Trust electrical equipment and systems.

You'll operate and maintain the Trust's electrical equipment and systems, including (but not limited to): lighting and emergency light systems, fire alarms, nurse call and other electrical systems and equipment found in the healthcare environment. Ensuring anefficient and safe manner, in accordance with legislation and agreed standards.

We're seeking someone who demonstrates a keen understanding of all modern general electrical maintenance activities, both reactive and planned; with a willingness to learn and improve their skills and be a dedicated team player with a proven track record.

So why join us?

• Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days (PLUS Bank Holidays)
• Training/development opportunities
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Enrolment into the generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card
• Salary saving schemes such as home electronics, bike and car schemes

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 27th November

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

• The post holder will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of the Electrical building services installations within the trust in line with current policies and procedures.
• Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work including planned prevented maintenance work and labouring including electrical shutdowns

The post holder will have a full Driving licence ( vehicle group A ).

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.