Multi Skilled Electrician

To undertake maintenance, repair works, installation and minor improvements within the South Birmingham Community or any other properties associated with BSMHT as required.

To undertake the duties of a multi skilled electrical craftsperson, including mechanical/building work. Building services/systems to work on briefly:

Electrical distribution (Low Voltage) - 3 phase and single phase, electrical controls, portable appliances, catering equipment, staff attack/nurse call systems, fire alarm, emergency lighting, air conditioning/ventilation, refrigeration, generators, heating plant etc.

1) Clinical

a) Responsible for ensuring the postholder understand and meets their professional responsibilities when coming into contact with clients.

a) Responsible for being aware of and complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

b) Responsible for working in full compliance with the Health and Safety Rules for Trades Staff.

c) Responsible for attending health and safety training as requested by management.

a) Responsible for ensuring that all repairs are undertaken diligently, with due care and without undue delay.

b) Responsible for the inspection, checking and testing of plant and equipment as directed, in liaison with the users.

c) Responsible for undertaking non routine maintenance activities ie patient damage, new works as and when required to ensure building efficiency and safety are maintained.

d) Responsible for the safety of mechanical and electrical plant and equipment, and for safe working practices.

e) Responsible for the preparation of detailed lists of materials and spares required for the execution of maintenance, repairs, installations etc as required.

f) Responsible for ensuring that all surplus materials, scrap, rubbish etc are removed from the work area and that the work area is left clean and tidy upon completion of work undertaken.

g) Responsible for ensuring that planned preventive maintenance work is undertaken promptly and efficiently, ensuring that all necessary log/record sheets are accurately completed. Also responsible for keeping the Team Leader fully informed of any delay in execution of any duties assigned.

h) Responsible for fault finding and fault rectification to ensure building systems and equipment remain in efficient and safe operation.

i) Responsible for actively participating in providing information based on experience, with regard to updating or setting up planned preventive maintenance schedules.

j) Responsible for the accurate completion of time sheets on a daily basis.

k) Responsible for the care and securing of tools, equipment and materials especially in patient areas.

At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.

Sustainability - All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our 'Green' objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all 'resources' used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.

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Training & Qualifications

Essential: - Recognised CITB or EITB Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part 2 qualifications.

Desirable: - Post Apprenticeship qualifications, formal certificated training in relevant areas.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential: - 2 years post qualifying relevant experience, good communication skills, flexible attitude to work situations.

Desirable: - Familiarity with the healthcare sector and day to day operation and maintenance of varying types of building/premises.

Personal Qualities

Essential: - oRespectful, conscientious, flexible, confident, mature nature, articulate.

Desirable: - oAwareness and sensitive to specific needs regarding mental health environment.

Other

Desirable: - oAptitude for self-development, proactive with regards to new technology and working practices.

Skills

Essential: - oKnowledge and appreciation of health and safety issues. Ability to use initiative, able to work on own or as part of a team.

Desirable: - oFamiliarity with other trades/works undertaken within the Estates Directorate.