Band 3 Electrical Maintenance Assistant

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will be expected to perform a wide range of duties covering all aspects of maintenance applicable to the role. They will be required to carry out necessary repair works. The post holder will liaise with clinical and non-clinical teams when carrying out work to ensure patient and staff safety and that infection control is not compromised.

Perform unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson, related to their training.

Learn minor repair work related to other trades (to be agreed) as required.

Use all relevant tools safely and responsibly.

To undertake basic training for new practices, procedures, and equipment.

To assist colleagues on new work and repairs.

To perform other routine tasks including labouring as and when required.

To carry out all duties of Store person when requested, using computerised stock control system.

TEAM/DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE CHART

Main duties of the job

Policy and service development

*May comment on and contribute to procedures / Standard Operating procedures/ updates within own work area.

Information Resources

*To carry out all duties of engineering Storeman when requested, using computerised stock control system.

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

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

Freedom to Act

*Perform unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not require the attention of a fully qualified craftsperson, related to their training.

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

*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.

*Observe all fire precautions, undertake fire training as laid down in the Trust's standing orders and attend Fire Lectures at least once a year,

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

*To participate in Estates permit to work systems, as applicable to the role and work activities to be carried out.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

22 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-53901PM

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

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

*Basic education to GCSE level in Maths and English or post Education training in a relevant field
*City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate in a relevant Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline. OR
An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline. OR
BTEC/ONC in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering. OR Relevant Experience.

Experience

Essential

*Experience of working in electrical engineering or buidling 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 ad Safety rules/ legislation.

Desirable

*Experience working in an acute hospital environment or similar demanding role
*Previous experience of carrying out PPM surveys and compiling reports, material lists etc.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Desire to expand their knowledge and participate in suggesting improvements within the function.
*Available for undertaking overtime.

Desirable

*Driving Licence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Basic education to GCSE level in Maths and English or post Education training in a relevant field
*City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate in a relevant Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline. OR
An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline. OR
BTEC/ONC in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering. OR Relevant Experience.

Experience

Essential

*Experience of working in electrical engineering or buidling 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 ad Safety rules/ legislation.

Desirable

*Experience working in an acute hospital environment or similar demanding role
*Previous experience of carrying out PPM surveys and compiling reports, material lists etc.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Desire to expand their knowledge and participate in suggesting improvements within the function.
*Available for undertaking overtime.

Desirable

*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.