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, tasks & skills required
1. Perform supervised & unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not require attention of a fully qualified craftsperson, related to his/her training.
2. Learn minor repair work related to other trades as required.
3. Use all relevant tools safely and responsibly.
4. Undertake training for new practices, procedures and equipment.
5. Assist colleagues on new work and repairs.
6. Perform other routine tasks including labouring as and when required.
7. Carry out all duties of engineering Storeman when requested, using computerised stock control system.
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.
* Offering a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support 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 reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions and thrives 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
*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post-Secondary Education training in a relevant field.
Desirable
City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Electrical Diploma.
Additional relevant Competencies.
Experience
Essential
* Relevant hands-on experience.
* Basic knowledge/experience of Electrical services.
* Appreciation of his/her own limitations.
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 of working to deadlines.
* Adaptable to change.
* 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.
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.
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