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Multi Skilled Electrical Engineer - BFH
The closing date is 28 August 2025
To participate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking electrical day-to-day repairs, planned maintenance, installation and minor improvements.
It will be anticipated that some mechanical duties will be undertaken as training and experience is gained.
Participation in the Trust's Estates tradesman on-call Rota to cover either site is also required.
Scope of Duties:
This post has no budgetary responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance craftsperson's will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialty. However, they will be progressively trained to acquire elements of each other's skills with the intention of achieving a competent and flexible work force.
Carry out electrical planned preventative maintenance work in accordance with Estates schedules and accepted good working practices in order to ensure safe and reliable engineering services.
About us
Our Values
Caring- we care for everyone as individuals, being compassionate, empathetic and kind with a willingness to help.
Enabling - We enable ourselves and other to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone.
Working Together - We work together in partnership being inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone in everything we do.
Integrity - We act with transparency and honesty; respecting and valuing others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.
Job responsibilities
Maintenance craftspersons will be employed on work appropriate to their core specialty. However, they will be progressively trained to acquire elements of each others skills with the intention of achieving a competent and flexible work force.
Carry out electrical planned preventative maintenance work in accordance with Estates schedules and accepted good working practices in order to ensure safe and reliable engineering services.
Where necessary, carry out fault diagnosis and repairs to the hospitals fixed electrical installations and portable equipment so as to maintain a safe and reliable service.
To carry out electrical portable appliance testing in compliance with the Electricity at Work Act 1989 and the Estates Department schedule of inspection.
Participate fully in all relevant estates procedures and ensure completion of all necessary documentation in accordance with Estates Department policies.
Where instructed install and test new electrical installations in accordance with the current electrical regulations and hospital standards
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Basic education to GCSE/'O' Level in Maths and English or post secondary Education in a relevant field.
* City & Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation Engineering or an equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation Engineering with AM2, or BTEC in Building Services Engineering.
* IPAF, PASMA, Abrasive wheels, Asbestos awareness etc
* City & Guilds 2391 Test & Inspection Certificate
Experience & Knowledge
* Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in the relevant post bias for a minimum of 3 years.
* At least 3 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. Time served craftsman
* Experience of and ability to demonstrate sufficent knowledge and experience of a multi-skilled engineer. Basic plumbing, operation of plant equipment, machinery and wood work/joinery skills.
* Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and schematics.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, safe systems of work (Permits) and relevant HTM's.
* Previous experience of working in an Hospital, Healthcare or Public Sector environment.
* Using a CAFM systems to receive and update work order.
* Computer literate and able to use all forms of Microsoft applications and handheld devices.
* Provide and receive routine and complex information and be able to communicate issues to others, both verbal and via Problem solving of technical issues, including fault diagnosis and solution finding. Ability to carry out point of work and task lite risk assessment(s) according to training and experience prior to commencing work and continue to risk assess whilst work is undertaken.
* Highly developed physical skills; able to demonstrate the effective and safe use of a range of trade associated tools and equipment including fine tools/ materials to repair delicate equipment.
* Self motivated. Ability to plan and organise own work load and able to prioritise. The ability to work autonomously and as a team player as appropriate, demonstrating an understanding of relationship between own work and that of other craftsmen. Able to work within a high pressure and emotive environment and to tight 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.
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum + 15% RRP
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