Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is growing and changing. We provide specialist mental health, learning disability and community services across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, and we’re hiring people who want to shape what comes next. Formed on 1 April 2020 through the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, we’re now focused on the future with a new Trust Strategy and our Best for the Black Country programme. What we do · Adult and older adult mental health · Children and young people’s mental health · Specialist learning disability services · Community healthcare for children, young people and families in Dudley Why join now · We’ve got real momentum right now. New strategy, clear priorities and our Best for the Black Country work mean things are moving in the right way, fast. · Our values aren’t just posters. People are genuinely compassionate, take responsibility, treat you with respect and help you feel confident and empowered. · You’ll be looked after. Flexible working, family-friendly policies, supportive teams, proper wellbeing support and chances to learn with coaching and development. · There’s room to grow. Loads of services to explore and real space to try ideas and be heard. · It’s a good place to live. Friendly diverse communities, easy transport, good schools and colleges, shopping, food, lots to do, plenty of green space and a lower cost of living than many other city regions. What it’s like to work here You’ll join friendly, skilled teams who look out for each other. We plan together, share caseload pressures, and celebrate wins. New starters get a warm welcome and clear induction; early careers colleagues have preceptorship and buddying; experienced staff can lead, teach and innovate. You’ll have space to do good work, speak up, and see the difference you make. Who we are We’re 4,000 colleagues from many backgrounds, committed to improving health and wellbeing for our communities and for each other. If you’re excited about the role but don’t tick every box, please apply. We value potential and transferable experience. Job overview To participate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking electrical repairs, planned maintenance, small works and minor improvements. It will be anticipated that some mechanical / building duties will be undertaken as training and experience is gained. Participation in the Trust’s Estates tradesman on-call Rota to cover multiple sites is also required. A valid UK driving license is therefore essential. Advert The main duties : Deliver day-to-day electrical maintenance : planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault diagnosis and repairs, and installation/testing of new works. Carry out compliance testing and checks : portable appliance testing (PAT) and routine testing of essential systems (e.g., fire alarms, nurse call, generators), including interpreting/resetting BMS alarms. Follow Estates policies and safe systems of work : complete documentation, use PPE, work safely, and keep workshops/plant rooms safe and tidy. Support service delivery: record work on CAFM, liaise with wards/departments, supervise/oversee contractors and support/training of other staff. Provide flexible cover: assist other trades as trained, join emergency response/on-call rota, and undertake other reasonable Estates duties (including out-of-hours emergencies). Working for our organisation Working in the Estates team is practical, fast-paced, and service-focused with your day is a mix of planned jobs (PPM/small works) and reactive call-outs to keep buildings safe and operational, often across multiple sites. Work is Varied work (repairs, minor improvements, inspections/compliance checks ). A strong safety and procedures focus (risk, PPE, permits, documentation/CAFM). Regular contact with wards/departments and contractors, so good communication matters. On-call/unsociable hours at times, including emergency response. A team culture that relies on flexibility and supporting other team members in other trades when needed. Detailed job description and main responsibilities In your document (Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (MSMC) Electrical), the main duties and responsibilities are: Carry out electrical planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to Estates schedules and good practice. Diagnose faults and repair fixed electrical installations and portable equipment. Complete electrical portable appliance testing (PAT) in line with Electricity at Work Act 1989 and Estates inspection schedules. Follow Estates procedures and complete all required documentation. Install and test new electrical installations to current regulations and hospital standards when instructed. Advise others on correct operation of equipment you are competent with. Record work information for the CAFM management system. Wear required PPE/uniforms and use safety equipment as specified by the Trust/Estates. Induct and instruct other staff as needed to support your duties. Support other Estates trade disciplines to maintain an efficient service. Become fully conversant with mechanical and electrical systems within Estates remit. Assist mechanical/building trades staff when required. Participate in gritting and snow/ice clearance when required. Read, understand and work from engineering and architectural drawings. Work safely at all times, considering the safety of others. Complete required update and health & safety training. Carry out routine testing of essential systems (e.g., fire alarm, nurse call, boilers, generators), recording results per policy. Understand the Building Management System enough to interpret, action and reset alarms. Participate in emergency response teams (e.g., fire, major incident) requiring Estates input. Drive Trust vehicles when required. Help maintain a small electrical materials store. Maintain a tidy and safe environment in the electrical workshop and plant rooms. Train on and operate Estates computerised systems as required. Liaise with matrons/ward sisters/department heads on electrical maintenance and Estates matters. Oversee electrical contractors on site when needed (including isolations and permits). Help maintain documentation for the hospital’s electrical systems. Undertake other relevant Estates duties allocated by management. Be available (within reason) for short-notice/out-of-hours emergency work. Carry out emergency lift procedures when required. Applying and timelines We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so please apply soon. We shortlist after the closing date and will contact shortlisted candidates usually within two weeks. If you haven’t heard by then, you haven’t been shortlisted. Please check your email for updates and contact Recruitment for feedback. Pay and contracts Most NHS roles are paid under NHS Agenda for Change. With us - your starting point is set against the advertised band and your relevant NHS service, with progression through annual increments. Medical and Very Senior Manager roles follow separate national pay frameworks, not Agenda for Change. Details are provided in each advert and during recruitment. Standards and checks · Clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the Care Certificate. If you don’t have it yet, we’ll support you to complete it in post. · Some roles require a Standard or Enhanced DBS check under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record won’t automatically prevent employment. We consider the role and individual circumstances. · We are an equal opportunities employer, offer flexible working, and are a smoke free Trust. Inclusion, equality and adjustments · We are an equal opportunities employer and offer flexible working. · We are an anti-racist, disability-inclusive and LGBTQ-inclusive Trust. · We welcome applications from under-represented groups and people with lived experience relevant to our services, including Black and Asian colleagues, Disabled people (including non-visible disabilities such as neurodiversity and mental health) and LGBTQ people. · Disabled applicants can request consideration under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme where essential criteria are met. You can ask for reasonable adjustments at every stage of the process. Our culture and values Best for the Black Country is our improvement journey. We share a clear vision and values, lead with compassion and visibility, listen to every voice, keep improving what we do and take ownership for delivery. You’ll feel it in how teams support each other and in the impact your work has on local people. If you want to contribute, learn and progress, this is a great time to join us.