Electrical Technician

UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as an electrical technician at University Hospital Southampton. Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Estates Operational Technician/Supervisor, playing a key role in maintaining the safety, reliability and performance of the Trust’s buildings, plant and equipment.

Working within your mechanical, electrical or fabric specialism, you will undertake complex fault-finding, repairs, planned maintenance and installation work, while also supervising staff and contractors when required.

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.

Employee Benefits:
Generous NHS pension scheme

NHS terms of service and annual leave

Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work.

Job Description & Responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include the following:

To undertake all advanced/complex mechanical and/or electrical maintenance

covering:

• Day-to-day defects
• Planned preventative maintenance
• Installation work/projects

Core activity of plant, equipment and services maintained to include air

conditioning and ventilation, steam/condensate distribution, domestic hot water

water, heating pressure systems, refrigeration and ward use equipment and

other mechanical services.

Developed skills in low voltage switchgear and distribution, basic electronics,

building management controls (automation and motor). Be able to recognise

works compliant or otherwise to the latest BS7671 standards. Be competent to

undertake Electrical Inspection & Testing procedures. All with the intention of

achieving optimum performance, Safe operation, and energy saving of Trust’s

assets.

Participate in late/weekend/bank holiday on-call rota, providing 7 days a

week, 24 hr emergency maintenance cover. To include emergency recall,

early start or other arrangements by prior agreement.