• Job Description

  Req#: M9297-25-0113?language=en&page=552&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  --PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY--

  Provide 12 hour shift cover on a fixed rota (24/7).

  Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and breakdown maintenance to all aspectsof electrical plant, distribution and equipment including work of a technical and/or non-routine nature. Perform dutiescovering the testing and fault finding on a wide range of electrical engineering plant and equipment, including but notrestricted to; electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, building control & automation, standby generators, laundryequipment, nurse call systems, data communications, steam raising plant and associated equipment, kitchen equipmentand theatre ventilation services.

  In addition to maintenance & emergency repairs the post holder will be required to carry out minor installation & improvements works across all of QE Facilities' contracted sites. All work must be carried out in compliance withorganisational & customer safety standards and national legislation.

  Occasionally engaged in heavy repairs and manipulation of equipment in restricted spaces.

  Main duties of the job

  --PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY--

  To respond to requests for repairs, faults and emergencies involving all aspects of electrical, mechanical & building services - The post holder will be required to assess the situation in the event of such requests or emergency situations and as a first measure, act to ensure safety of public/patients/other staff then to either affect repairs or summon assistance as required.

  QE Facilities operates a multi skilled policy and the post holder is required to demonstrate a high degree of cross tradeflexibility beyond the boundaries of their core skills including Mechanical and Building Maintenance works supportedwith in-house training. The post holder will be expected to carry out minor mechanical/building work, in connectionwith their main duties at the discretion of the supervising officer, which, under extreme conditions shall include grittingand snow clearing.

  Actively participate in the operation of the QE Facilities helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets via aPDA (hand held computer) this includes job sheets with a Tradesman's report detailing time taken and materials usedfor costing purposes. Mechanical & Electrical Engineers Building Officers All Maintenance Craftspersons External Contractors Customers/Clients

  About us

  QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.

  We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).

  In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.

  QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.

  We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £34,267 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  297-QEF-7204769-B

  Job locations

  Queen Elizabeth Hospital

  Sheriff Hill

  Gateshead

  NE9 6SX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload

    Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information

    Able to work in adverse environmental conditions (ie ducts, restricted spaces, boiler house, inclement weather,

    etc)

    Demonstrate high degree of cross trade flexibility, including building maintenance

    Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situations

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload

    Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information

    Able to work in adverse environmental conditions (ie ducts, restricted spaces, boiler house, inclement weather,

    etc)

    Demonstrate high degree of cross trade flexibility, including building maintenance

    Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situations

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Must be able to work and act on his/her own initiative with no supervision
  • Possess the ability to work and communicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all other staff across QE Facilities contracted sites
  • Must be able to communicate positively with customers, patients and staff from other departments & organisation
  • Must be adaptable and flexible in all areas of work
  • Be fully aware of Health & Safety responsibilities relating to their work and possess sufficient technical knowledge to avoid any danger to themselves, colleagues or users of any QEF contracted site
  • Be able to provide and receive routine and technical information from colleagues and non- technical staff to enable safe use of complex hospital equipment
  • Provide advice or instruction on safe use of equipment to non-technical staff, carers or patients

  Desirable

  • Electrical Inspection & Testing

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • City & Guilds craft Certificates electrical or NVQ Level 3 in engineering maintenance
  • Electrical and/or Mechanical BTec ONC or relevant experience
  • Current UK driving licence
  • 18th edition IEE regulations

  Desirable

  • HNC/HND
  • 2391 or 2394 & 2395 inspection & testing

  Experience

  Essential

  • Must have completed a suitable Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship
  • Good customer services and customer interaction

  Desirable

  • Maintenance experience in hospitals or a similar environment

  Person Specification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Must be able to work and act on his/her own initiative with no supervision
  • Possess the ability to work and communicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all other staff across QE Facilities contracted sites
  • Must be able to communicate positively with customers, patients and staff from other departments & organisation
  • Must be adaptable and flexible in all areas of work
  • Be fully aware of Health & Safety responsibilities relating to their work and possess sufficient technical knowledge to avoid any danger to themselves, colleagues or users of any QEF contracted site
  • Be able to provide and receive routine and technical information from colleagues and non- technical staff to enable safe use of complex hospital equipment
  • Provide advice or instruction on safe use of equipment to non-technical staff, carers or patients

  Desirable

  • Electrical Inspection & Testing

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • City & Guilds craft Certificates electrical or NVQ Level 3 in engineering maintenance
  • Electrical and/or Mechanical BTec ONC or relevant experience
  • Current UK driving licence
  • 18th edition IEE regulations

  Desirable

  • HNC/HND
  • 2391 or 2394 & 2395 inspection & testing

  Experience

  Essential

  • Must have completed a suitable Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship
  • Good customer services and customer interaction

  Desirable

  • Maintenance experience in hospitals or a similar environment

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  QE Facilities

  Address

  Queen Elizabeth Hospital

  Sheriff Hill

  Gateshead

  NE9 6SX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  QE Facilities

  Address

  Queen Elizabeth Hospital

  Sheriff Hill

  Gateshead

  NE9 6SX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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