Band 4 Electrical Craftsperson - Estates

The role will involve performing unsupervised work including activities that may be demanding and/ or non-routine. The jobholder will be responsible 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, Medical Vacuum and compressed air plants, Standby generator installations, Nurse call systems, Security systems, UPS systems, CCTV systems, Data and communication systems and Pneumatic Post Tube system., To undertake all work activities as requested by the Electrical Supervisor/Team leader. To work in accordance with Trust safety rules and procedures at all times.

To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering PPMs.

To liaise with the Electrical Supervisor regarding plant failures, or deviations to regulations.

At all times when on duty or on call, to carry Trust communication devices.

Undertake fault finding on complex electrical distribution, lighting, fire detection, air conditioning, standby generator, nurse call, security, UPS, CCTV, data, communications or other critical systems and equipment. Using cause and effect analysis and detailed examination to gain a solution.

Interprets and follows detailed electrical circuit drawings and specifications for a range of building services.

Acts as 'Competent Person' within the meaning of HTM06- 02 when carrying out maintenance duties on Low Voltage Systems and reports directly to the 'Authorised Person' when performing such duties.

Uses all relevant diagnostic, and hand tools within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.

Provide training, technical advice and support to maintenance assistants.

Ensure that all accidents, incidents, near misses are reported to a manager in accordance with Trust policy.

Observe all fire precautions, undertake fire training as laid down in the Trust's standing orders and attend Fire Lectures at least once a year.

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.