Band 3 Electrical Maintenance Assistant

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Band 3 Electrical Maintenance Assistant. The role involves maintaining electrical services and equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and working as part of a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in electrical engineering, particularly in a hospital setting. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• Experience in an acute Hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operation of Electrical services and equipment.
• Participate in facilities labor control scheme.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Electrical Diploma

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Engineering

BTEC/ONC in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 Electrical Diploma

Bs7671 18th Edition regs

Pat testing Qualifications

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Electrical Maintenance Assistant

The closing date is 25 May 2025

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Completion of 2 years minimum experience in Electrical Engineering, equipment or a background of Building services installation, alteration, maintenance, or fault finding.
• Previous experience of working in an acute Hospital environment or similar demanding role.

Additional Criteria

• 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.
• 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.

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 name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust