Multi Skilled Craftsperson (Mechanical)

To principally provide a comprehensive mechanical maintenance service for the repair, maintenance and minor installation of mechanical and mechanical - electrical systems. Maintenance requirements will be located at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) owned, leased properties and properties where BCHC provide an estates maintenance service, via a service level agreement or management agreement.

This includes the maintenance and repair of existing assets as well as the inspection and verification testing of new equipment and systems, delivered by outside contractors, and to ensure at all times, a safe environment for patients, public and staff.

Whilst the primary task will be Mechanical work, the post holder must have a flexible approach to a range of building maintenance operations.

A team view is vital to delivering effective and efficient services to the patients and the post holder will be required to liaise directly with clinicians at a Ward level as well as the other members of the Estates and Facilities department. When necessary the post is required to analyse situations and clearly identify and communicate to supervisors, estates officers, managers and if requested to do so patients, public and staff.

The post is primarily a mechanical maintenance position, therefore flexibility, self-motivation and a thorough knowledge of engineering building services are the key attributes along with the ability to diagnose and repair faults on various electrical installations, plant and machinery

You will have successfully completed a recognised mechanical craft apprenticeship.You will also have suitable relevant maintenance experience (previous NHS experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given) and be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and Safe Working Practices.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.