Location: Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, SK2 7JE
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, with opportunities for overtime
Closing Date: 17 October 2024
About the Role
As a multi-skilled Maintenance Technician with an electrical bias, you will be part of the on-site team at Stepping Hill Hospital. The role involves both reactive and planned maintenance of electrical systems across the Trust’s premises, including specialist healthcare systems like IPS and UPS. You will also take responsibility for systems such as Nurse Call, Lifts, BMS, and Pneumatic Tube System, with occasional mechanical duties.
Your primary duties will include fault diagnosis, following technical data and drawings, and delivering safe and effective maintenance solutions in a healthcare environment. You will be required to work both independently and as part of a multi-discipline team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct both reactive and planned maintenance on electrical distribution systems, including IPS and UPS systems
- Maintain and repair systems such as Nurse Call, Lifts, BMS, and Pneumatic Tube System
- Carry out basic mechanical work as part of the role’s multi-disciplinary nature
- Identify and rectify faults using technical data and system drawings
- Participate in the on-call response team to assist out-of-hours staff as needed
- Adhere to Trust policies regarding safeguarding and promote welfare
Requirements
- Recognised electrical apprenticeship (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3)
- Experience with building management systems and mechanical systems, including steam and pressure systems, is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Willingness to work overtime, both scheduled and ad-hoc, and provide on-call support
Qualifications
- 18th Edition (City & Guilds 2382) – Essential
- HNC/ONC in electrical or mechanical engineering – Desirable
- AP LV Safe Systems of Work – Desirable
- AP Boilers & Pressure Systems – Desirable
Benefits
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars, home electronics)
- NHS staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance support for loans, savings, and managing debt
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applications are encouraged regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or marital status. Flexible working options are considered where possible.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
A Standard DBS check is required at a cost of £21.90, which will be deducted from your first salary. You will also need to join the DBS update service and pay the annual fee of £13.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications are welcome from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. Visit the UK Visas and Immigration website for more details.
Contact Information
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, SK2 7JE
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Application Process
Apply online before the closing date. For any assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team.
Reference Number: 362-A-24-6603332
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