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Main area
Electricial (Electrical Craftsperson)
Grade
Band 4 + £3276.96 RRP gross per annum (paid pro rata per calendar month)
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
246-COR6807976-C
Employer
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Hollies
Town
Ipswich
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 + £3276.96 RRP gross per annum (paid pro rata per calendar month)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/05/2025 23:59

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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust logo

Electrician (Electrical Craftsperson) + £3276.96 RRP gross per annum

Band 4 + £3276.96 RRP gross per annum (paid pro rata per calendar month)

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams.  We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

YOUR APPLICATION

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Job overview

Electrician (Electrical Craftsperson) + £3276.96 RRP gross per annum 

A Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) payment of £3,276.96 gross per annum pro rata applies to this position in addition to annual salary

Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) are looking for a skilled Electrician to join our existing multi-disciplinary professional maintenance team in providing a safe environment for all service users, staff and visitors across our Suffolk sites being based in Ipswich.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing our experiences and learning from each other.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident in being part of a team that provides a comprehensive maintenance service in a unique varied environment.

Duties & Responsibilities Associated with this role:

  • to provide a comprehensive service to include all aspects of planned and routine maintenance
  • to repair and maintain a wide range of electrical services and equipment on site
  • fault finding and diagnosis
  • routine inspections to ensure our estate is safe and fully compliant
  • ensuring all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety and other relevant legislation
  • will be required to participate as a member of the On-Call Team providing an emergency out of hours service on a rotational basis

Working for our organisation

Benefits included with this role are:-

  • a Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) payment of £3,276.96 gross per annum pro rata applies to this position in addition to annual salary
  • starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days per annum on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
  • NHS pension – you are automatically enrolled, so no complicated paperwork and the NHS contributes 14% of your salary to your pension (the pension is optional, you are able to opt out if you wish
  • Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • multiple work patterns available
  • a comprehensive training programme
  • opportunities for career development
  • a Trust vehicle will be provided to use during working hours
  • tools and equipment
  • Department uniform.
  • support your health and wellbeing at work, including a complete occupational health and a free Physiotherapy service
  • FREE confidential counselling support
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work scheme
  • FREE on site parking
  • we will pay for your initial DBS check (excluding the annual update service charge of £13)
  • Health Service discounts and many more

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

 

**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply **

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and experience of standard and specialist aspects of electrical services
  • Understanding and knowledge of the inter-relationship between the building trades and electrical & mechanical services
  • Understanding of Health & Safety Regulations within the Workplace
Desirable criteria
  • The Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems - HTM 2020
  • Firecode HTM 82 Alarm & Detection Systems BS5839 Part 1

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Two years relevant experience having demonstrated high technical verstility and flexability
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a mental health & secure services environment

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Recognised & registered EITB minimum 3 year apprenticeship as in Electrical Engineering
  • City & Guilds 236 Parts A & B OR City & Guilds 2330 Electro Technical Technology inc. AM1 & AM2 or equivalent OR NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering
  • City & Guilds BS7671 - 18th Edition of the I.E.E. Regulations
  • Full UK driving licence for ability to drive Trust vehicles
Desirable criteria
  • BTEC ONC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Portable Appliance Test Certificate
  • C&G or equivalent – Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWomens Staff NetworkCycle to Work

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
John Barber
Job title
Senior Maintenance Services Manager - Suffolk
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07940 021648
Additional information

Ian Brown - [email protected]

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