Job summaryTo be part of a team providing front line delivery of maintenance, defect and Breakdown response, and pre-planned maintenance tasks to contribute to the delivery of effective, efficient and economical day to day maintenance, new and alteration works to ensure the safety of patients, staff and members of the public.Main duties of the jobTo complete new and alteration works to comply with BS7671 both during and out with normal hours.Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement, and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. An element of multi skilling across Estates trades will be required.To undertake risk assessments as required for work in hazardous areas taking account of all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.About usAs an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this role.Please contact Nicholas Powell if you have any questions.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialCompleted time served Recognised apprenticeshipCompletion of a structured training program in electrical engineeringA high degree of accuracy required during test procedures with the ability to ensure attention to detail when compiling verbal and written reportsExperienceEssentialElectrical & Building Plant and EquipmentMechanical ExperienceDesirableMedical Gas systemsVentilation systemsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressMusgrove Park HospitalMusgrove RoadTauntonSomersetTA1 4DAEmployer's websitehttps://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)