Mechanical/Electrical Estates Technician (XN05)

Anopportunity has arisen for an enthusiast Estates Technician with an electricalbackground, who will carry out crucial maintenance, fault finding, repairs andinstallation work on all facilities, plant and equipment throughout the LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust Estate.

Workingon the full range of Estates Services equipment, the Electrical EstatesTechnician will undertake activities which require problem solving and solutionidentifying, along with analysis of complex situations to resolve technicalissues on multifaceted equipment.

AtLeeds, we endeavour to create a welcoming and effective environment whichallows our patients to feel comfortable, and our staff to deliver the bestcare. Much of your work will have a direct impact on patients and theirexperience within our Trust.

Aspart of the engineering team, youll enjoy an incredibly varied role and play avital role in helping us to maintain our buildings and support our clinicalteams with delivering the highest levels of care.

Expected ShortlistingDate

31/03/2026

Planned InterviewDate

07/04/2026

Main duties of the job

Install,maintain, service and repair the full range of Estates Services equipment.

Responsiblefor calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant andequipment including various voltage systems, medical gas systems, nurse callsystems, lighting, fire detection, building services controls, standbygenerator plant, heating and ventilation control systems and refrigerationplant.

Undertakesurveys, evaluating inspection reports and maintenance repairs, improvementand capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuringcompliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

Planand organise interruptions, maintenance activities and co-ordinates work ofothers. Provides practical training to others and evaluates work.

Deputisefor Estates Officer on the full range of management duties as well asproviding technical advice to other Estates staff and contractors.

Participatein some out of hours work as and when required.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of AcuteTrusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across WestYorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care forour patients.

Bybringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshireand Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward changeto deliver the highest quality care. Byworking for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be apart of that change.

WYAATis the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and CarePartnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. ThePartnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health andwellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports thatambition.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed overview of the role, jobdescription and personal specification please see attached job specification.

Person SpecificationQualifications

• Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship

Experience

• Previous experience working on breakdowns and PPM on electrical plant found in a hospital environment.
• Previous experience working on new installations, control systems, plant and equipment breakdowns, fault finding, rectifications and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of technical
• Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the well being of staff, patients and visitors.
• Working in a acute Hospital Environment, HTM 06, Nurse call systems, BMS -Systems

Skills & Behaviours

• Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job.
• Able to work safely at heights .
• Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trusts H&S policies (subject to suitable training).
• Understands and demonstrates the importance of effective communication with department heads.
• Professional approach and able to prioritise own workload.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

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