Multi Skilled Technician Elec Bias

Post Title: Multi‑Skilled Technician (Electrical Bias) / Grade: Technician / Responsible to: Lead Technician / Accountable to: Estates Manager JOB SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician will undertake work appropriate to his/her core electrical skills. The post holder will have specialist knowledge in emergency lighting, fire alarms, fixed‑wire testing, and lightning protection testing. The post holder will also be expected to have gained elements of other building‑services skills to support flexible, multi‑trade working. The Technician will work as part of a professional and effective Estates Maintenance team and must demonstrate drive, enthusiasm, self‑motivation, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The role requires participation in a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, working 12‑hour shifts, totalling 38.5 hours per week. Reasonable overtime may be required to meet service demands. The primary place of work will be the RVI Hospital, Newcastle; however, the post holder may be required to work at other Trust sites as necessary. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM), servicing, testing, diagnosing, repairing, and calibrating advanced electrical and mechanical installations, plant, and equipment. Test emergency lighting systems in accordance with BS EN 5266, and rectify faults identified during testing. Participate in weekly fire alarm testing. Carry out fixed‑wire testing in compliance with BS EN 7671. Test the site’s lightning protection systems in accordance with BS EN 62305. Respond to breakdown and reactive maintenance requests. Carry out electrical isolations for specialist maintenance contractors. Work safely and in full compliance with Trust and departmental Health