Band 4 Electrical Craftsperson
1.2Responsible for testing, maintenance and fault finding on all electrical engineering plant, equipment and services including but not limited to:
Electrical distribution
Lighting installations
Fire detection and suppression systems
Water pumping and pressure boosting
Ventilation and air conditioning plant
Medical vacuum and compressed air plants
Standby generator installations
Nurse call systems
Security systems
UPS systems
CCTV systems
Data and communication systems
Pneumatic Post tube system
1.3Work under own initiative in order to undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvements, and capital work across the trust as directed, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
1.4To undertake training for new practices, procedures and equipment.
1.5To undertake on-call duties if required as part of the on-call team to ensure that emergencies occurring outside normal hours are attended to.
To take part in shift working (4 days on 4 days off 12hr shift) to deliver a 7 day service to the Trust if required for the needs of the service.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
2.1To undertake all work activities as requested by the Electrical Supervisor/Estates Officer.
2.2To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.
2.3To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.
2.4To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance schemes.
2.5To actively participate in the operation of facilities labour control scheme, by completion of all paperwork and reports as required by the scheme.
2.6Carry 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.
2.7To carry out engineering surveys and compile data, as and when instructed by line managers.
2.8To work overtime to carry out repairs/maintenance not possible during normal hours.
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.
Job Description
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
City & Guilds Of London Institute Certificate In Either
Course 232 in Electrical and Electronic Craft Studies, Part 2 (232-2). (E)
Or,
Course 236 in Electrical Installation Work, Part 2 (236-2). (E)
Or,
An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering discipline. (E)
Experience
Essential
Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in Electrical Engineering for a minimum of 3 years, (E)
Plus
At least 2 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. (E)
And Background in Electrical Engineering, equipment or Building services installation,alteration, maintenance or fault finding. (E)
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.