Electrician

Job Description:

Electrician
Rotherham General Hospital, S60 2UD

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 - £17.13/hr
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with some flexibility depending on departmental needs)

Temporary placement with potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

Are you an experienced electrician looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity in a healthcare environment? Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Electrician to join their Estates Maintenance Team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety, functionality, and reliability of a wide range of engineering plant and equipment across the hospital estate, impacting patient care and staff safety.

• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM):
  Ensure the smooth operation of electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and Rectify Faults:
  Work across various systems including electrical, medical gas, nurse call, lighting, fire detection, generators, ventilation, and more.
• Emergency Support:
  Provide out-of-hours support on a rotating shift pattern to address urgent issues and ensure continuous service.
• Installation and Repairs:
  Handle electrical systems like lighting circuits, power circuits, fire alarms, emergency generators, UPS, and HVAC systems.
• Technical Expertise:
  Offer guidance to colleagues and contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
  Perform work in accordance with safety regulations, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care and operations.
• Shift Work:
  Undertake shifts that may include mornings, afternoons, and nights, and be part of a team that ensures prompt emergency repairs.

• Maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical and mechanical systems across Rotherham Hospital, including lighting, fire alarms, generators, medical gases, refrigeration, and HVAC.
• Responsibility for ensuring that all work complies with safety and legislative standards.
• Undertaking condition surveys and inspection reports to ensure that systems are in optimal working order.
• Record and report maintenance activities using the CAFM system (Computer Aided Facility Management).
• Provide technical training and supervision to other maintenance staff as required.

• Apprentice-trained tradesperson with ONC/BTEC or equivalent qualifications (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 considered). Applicants with at least 3 years' experience in a similar multi-skilled role, especially in the electrical trade, are also encouraged to apply.
• In‑depth knowledge of the electrical trade, including understanding of Approved Codes of Practice and current regulations related to electrical systems, safety, and compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Ability to diagnose faults, interpret technical information, and implement solutions to improve equipment performance in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage urgent/emergency situations, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with service users, colleagues, contractors, and ward staff. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as an active member of the team.
• Comfortable using fine tools and materials with highly developed physical skills. Regularly required to exert moderate physical effort, including tasks that involve working at heights, using ladders, and accessing restricted spaces such as roof voids and ductwork.
• Ability to provide on‑the‑job training and development to team members, staff, and colleagues across different departments.
• This role may require you to show evidence of vocational level 3 qualification or at least 2 years relevant experience.

Working at Rotherham Hospital offers a fulfilling and challenging environment where you can make a direct impact on patient care and safety. You'll work alongside a skilled and passionate team, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and training. Plus, we offer competitive salary packages and a supportive…