We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) are looking to recruit an electrical technician for their busy team to maintain the UHS estate. The post will be based at the Southampton General Hospital.
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
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.
