Electrical Technician
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
08:00 – 16:00 (7.5 hours per day)
£34,759.11 - £42,689.71 depending on experience, plus benefits
Here are Serco, we are looking for an Electrical Technician to join our team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Your role will be to to ensure that the Hospital Building, Fabric, Plant, Services and Equipment are maintained to a high standard to ensure continued efficiency, safety and reliability and to safeguard the future long term serviceability of the Estate as contractually required by Serco, Octagon and the Norfolk & Norwich NHS Trust.
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital puts its patients at the heart of everything they do. The Hospital cares for the people of Norfolk, north Suffolk and further afield, providing almost one million out-patient appointments, day case procedures and in-patient admissions every year. The hospital has 1,200 beds and state-of-the art facilities and works closely with the University of East Anglia to train health professionals and have a strong focus on research.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- To carry out reactive repairs, fault finding, servicing commissioning and maintenance to a wide range of Services, Plant and Equipment within all areas of the Hospital as directed by Supervisors or Managers.
- To carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance to a wide range of Plant and Equipment.
- To work in accordance with all relevant Serco Policies & Procedures, Work Place Regulations and Best Practice Guidelines.
- To take a proactive approach to the development and review of Health & Safety systems, work instructions and working practices.
- To work in a safe and responsible manner with full regard for own and other's safety at all Times.
- To attend work in compliance with the Computerised Time & Attendance System.
- To actively participate in the Computerised Labour Control System, including accurate and punctual completion of Work Order Documentation
- To use personal communication equipment as requested.
- To be prepared to attend work or work beyond expected finishing time in exceptional circumstances, as requested by Supervisors or Managers.
- Communicate to Supervisors or Managers unrepaired faults or defects or requirements for Spare Parts.
- To cover Supervisory duties in absence of Supervisor as requested.
- To attend on-site and off-site training as required.
- To be aware of how the Electrical Technician Role influences Serco's Norfolk & Norwich Contract and the wider company objectives.
What you'll need to do the role
- Completion of a recognised appropriate Electrical Apprenticeship or other relevant structured Training Program.
- Appropriate City & Guilds and or BTEC certification.
- Proven experience of working in a similar environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of Electrical Building Services.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
Why Serco?
Meaningful and vital work: Working within Health at Serco means that you'll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.
A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we're big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you'll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.
Great people: Hospitals are busy places, and you will find yourself interacting with staff, patients, visitors and of course your supportive team. You will be a significant part of the hospital.
What we offer
- Salary:
Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
- Pension:
Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Holidays:
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Training and development:
We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Wellbeing:
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
- Discounts:
Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
- ShareSave scheme:
Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
- Employee networks:
Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
- Charity:
Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
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