Maintenance Technical Officer (Electrical)

Positions   1 Band / Grade   B2J1 Salary   £36,492 - £45,877 per annum Contract Type   Permanent Working Pattern   Full Time Location   Hybrid (on-site and remote) Leave entitlement   Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata Closing Date  

18th November 2024 at 23:55

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House of Commons

The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

• 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. 
• Access to training and development. 
• Flexible working. 
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. 

Introduction 

The In-House Services team aims to deliver a comfortable, safe and efficient environment for Members, their staff and staff of the House to work in; as well as providing a welcoming and functional environment for all visitors to Parliament.

Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST), within In House Services (IHS), consists of approximately 115 in-house staff and many contractors who maintain the Parliamentary estates (Commons & Lords) buildings, engineering systems and furnishings to ensure a fully functioning, safe working environment, equipped for the demands of the 21st century. And, what an estate it is. Consisting of buildings that range from the historic Palace of Westminster to the modern Portcullis House, it’s located within a UNESCO World Heritage site and spans four conservation areas.

The Role 

The post holder will primarily manage areas of electrical compliance such as Electrical Test & Inspection PAT testing programmes Emergency Lighting inspections and other planned maintenance and associated repairs to the Estates Building Services Systems infrastructure, including arranging any annual statutory surveyor inspections and arranging any subsequent repairs.

As such the post holder will directly manage and monitor service delivery across a range of disciplines. The following range of building service areas are presently managed by the CMO team.

• Electrical test & inspection and PAT testing programmes
• Pressure Systems and associated equipment (Including steam)
• Boiler feedwater pre-treatment plant
• Lightening Protection Systems
• Legionella risk assessment and control scheme (Inc. open evaporative cooling
• systems)
• Gas safety and combustion analysis

Skills and Experience 

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Experience of successfully managing planned maintenance activities linked to electrical systems testing and portable electrical appliance testing and the monitoring of service delivery/outcomes.
• Understanding and experience of statutory compliance, safety hazards, and site/work-based

inspections within a building services function and/or construction environment.

• Excellent communication skills and a strong sense of initiative. The post holder must be able to

operate and succeed within a complex environment where prioritisation