Job Description

Main area

Craftsperson Electrical

Grade

Band 4

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

373-CSS1179

Site

Bowmere Hospital

Town

Chester

Salary

26,530 - 29,114 per annum + RRP 6040.95 per annum + On call payment

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

30/07/2025 23:59

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated Electrician to join an Estates Maintenance Team responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment at property's owned and maintained by Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Trust. The role will require the post holder to undertake the role of Competent Person (CP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum 06-02.



As part of the role, the post holder will be required to be flexible and operate as part of a diverse maintenance team whilst having a wide ranging knowledge of electrical systems (including LV distribution, technical drawings, problem solving, testing and inspection etc).



The role will also require the post holder to participate in the on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

All applicants must have access to transport for work purposes as travel is essential around the various properties the Trust is responsible for. They must also be able to use their own initiative in order to problem solve issues that may be presented in a safe manner in order for areas to continually operate and provide assurance to the stakeholders.



Successful applicants must be trained to City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Craft Certificate or equivalent qualification i.e. NVQ 3, BTECNational Certificate/ Diploma or ONC/OND qualification and will have completed a recognised Electrical apprenticeship possessing a high level of competence.



The salary for this role is at Agenda for change band 4, RRP is an additional payment, paid at 6040.95 per annum.



On call is paid at a rate of 21.92 per occasion with a minimum 1.5 hours pay per call out. All other associated "on call" time is paid at time and a half, including travel time.



There is also enhanced bank holiday pay for on call and time back in lieu.

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.



We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.



Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.



As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.



Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see 'documents to download' section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.



At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.



CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.



Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.



An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.



If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'



Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.



The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 16 per year applies.



New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.



Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.



Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

Must have served a recognised apprenticeship and be able to produce evidence of such Must have City & Guild craft certificates NVQ3 or equivalent ##

Desirable criteria

BS7671:2018 18th Edition Wiring Regulations C&G 2391 Inspection and Test Qualification Health & Safety qualification #

Knowledge and Expertise

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Essential criteria

Must be fully conversant with 18th Edition wiring regulations Must be able to demonstrate a thorough experience of working on complex systems that are found in a healthcare environment Must be able to demonstrate a multi-skilled approach and be willing to learn new techniques Must be competent to undertake work on the types of systems and plant for which the appointment is sought Must be able to install new systems working from drawings and specifications to comply with all legalisation ##

Desirable criteria

Maintenance of standby generators, fire alarm systems, Emergency lighting systems and nurse call systems Producing Electrical Installation, EICRs & Minor Works Certificates #

Experience

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Essential criteria

Must have experience of the maintenance and operation of building services including but not limited to; Low Voltage single & three phase, mechanical plant and equipment, air handling control systems, fire alarm, security alarms and emergency lighting systems. ##

Desirable criteria

Have significant post apprenticeship experience Experience of working in a healthcare environment
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.

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Stewart Gordon

Job title

Operational Estates Manager

Email address

stewart.gordon1@nhs.net

Telephone number

07771981021

Additional information

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact

cwp.recruitment@nhs.net

or telephone 01244 393100.