Band 3 Electrical Maintenance Assistant
The closing date is 25 May 2025
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
13 May 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
304-9008478
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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