• Job Description

  Req#: C0020-25-0977?language=en&page=192&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The successful post holder will be involved in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Electrical services, plant and equipment within all Trust and within their remit, including some installation work. They will be part of a team of Maintenance Assistants carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance duties as directed by the Electrical Supervisor and Team leader.

  Main duties of the job

  To undertake all work activities as requested by the Electrical Supervisor/Estates Officer.

  To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.

  To actively participate in the operation of facilities labour control scheme, by completion of all paperwork and reports as required by the scheme.

  Carry out all work on equipment as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Building and Construction Regulations and the Trust's Safety Policy.

  To work overtime to carry out repairs/maintenance not possible during normal hours.

  To liaise with the Electrical Supervisor regarding plant or equipment failures, or deviations to regulations, and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.

  At all times when on duty or on call, to carry Trust communication devices such as mobile telephones, two-way radios, or pagers to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.

  Perform functional testing of portable and fixed appliances, engineering plant, lighting, fire detection and nurse call systems.

  Use of calibrated precision test and measuring instrumentation to establish plant and equipment operating parameters and records results of same on test certificates.

  Uses all relevant diagnostic, and hand tools within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.

  Ensure that all accidents, incidents, near misses, damages and irregularities are documented and reported to a manager in accordance with Trust policy.

  About us

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

  Details

  Date posted

  06 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,169 to £25,674 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  12453

  Job locations

  Heartlands Hospital

  Bordesley Green E

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B9 5SS

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Electrical Diploma.
  • Or,
  • An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 2 in a relevant Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline.
  • Or,
  • BTEC/ONC in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

  Desirable

  • City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 Electrical Diploma.
  • Bs7671 18th Edition regs
  • Pat testing Qualifications.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Completion of 2 years minimum experience in Electrical Engineering, equipment or a background of Building services installation, alteration, maintenance, or fault finding.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital environment or similar demanding role.

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Reasonably clear and effective in verbal and written communications.
  • Capable working to deadlines.
  • Adaptable to change.
  • Experience of working in electrical engineering or building services installation, alteration, maintenance or fault finding.
  • Previous electrical knowledge to enable basic isolation of electrical circuits.
  • Previous electrical experience in a similar/ same role.
  • Basic knowledge in electrical principles.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety rules/ legislation.
  • Available for undertaking overtime.
  • Physically demanding role requiring manual handling of loads, extremes of temperature and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces.
  • Appreciation of his/her own limitations
  • Good Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Work effectively as a team member.
  • Ability to cover other functions for short periods of time (stores)
  • Ability to work to deadlines.
  • IT skills

  Desirable

  • Clean driving licence

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Electrical Diploma.
  • Or,
  • An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 2 in a relevant Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline.
  • Or,
  • BTEC/ONC in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

  Desirable

  • City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 Electrical Diploma.
  • Bs7671 18th Edition regs
  • Pat testing Qualifications.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Completion of 2 years minimum experience in Electrical Engineering, equipment or a background of Building services installation, alteration, maintenance, or fault finding.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital environment or similar demanding role.

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Reasonably clear and effective in verbal and written communications.
  • Capable working to deadlines.
  • Adaptable to change.
  • Experience of working in electrical engineering or building services installation, alteration, maintenance or fault finding.
  • Previous electrical knowledge to enable basic isolation of electrical circuits.
  • Previous electrical experience in a similar/ same role.
  • Basic knowledge in electrical principles.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety rules/ legislation.
  • Available for undertaking overtime.
  • Physically demanding role requiring manual handling of loads, extremes of temperature and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces.
  • Appreciation of his/her own limitations
  • Good Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Work effectively as a team member.
  • Ability to cover other functions for short periods of time (stores)
  • Ability to work to deadlines.
  • IT skills

  Desirable

  • Clean driving licence

  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

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Heartlands Hospital

  Bordesley Green E

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B9 5SS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Heartlands Hospital

  Bordesley Green E

  Birmingham

  West Midlands

  B9 5SS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (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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