Post Title:              Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

 

Grade:                   Technician

Responsible to:      Maintenance Supervisor

Accountable to:      Estates Manager

 

    JOB SUMMARY 

This job description is not exhaustive and other duties and responsibilities of a similar level and nature may be required from time to time. 

The Maintenance Technician will be employed on work appropriate to his/her core special skills He/she will have specific knowledge in a particular field which matched the requirements of the department. He/she will be expected to have acquired elements of other skills which will enable them to work flexibly across trades. He/she will operate as part of an effective Professional Estates Maintenance team. The post holder will have drive and enthusiasm, be self motivated and be expected to work on his/her own initiative and work as part of at team. The post holder will be required to participate in a 24/7 365 day 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern with an average working week of 38.5 hours, being available for reasonable overtime as needed. The post holders main place of work will be the RVI hospital, Newcastle but may be required to work at other sites where deemed necessary. Reasonable notice will be given.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

To perform any electrical task and other associated tasks on any part of the site as may be required and shall include any of the under mentioned tasks.

Carry out P.P.M., service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced electrical and mechanical installations, plant and equipment. React to breakdown maintenance requests. Carry out isolations for specialist maintenance sub-contractors. Work safely and in accordance with company Health and Safety procedures. Help maintain accurate estates records and plant history. Participate in out of normal hours on call procedure. Deal with new situations as they arise Pass on working knowledge as required Undertake training as required

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Completion of a recognized engineering apprenticeship A suitable City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ 3 or equivalent 3 years post apprenticeship experience preferably in a health care back- ground IEE 18th edition wiring regulations 2381 City & Guilds electrical installation inspection and testing 2391 The post holder will have an obligation to undertake where necessary training to ensure the level of competency is upheld.

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL 

To be fully aware of and adhere to the relevant policies and procedures.

This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post. It does not seek to define all the duties and is subject to amendment/alteration which will be made after full discussion with the post holder.