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Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Full Clean Driving Licence
- Other
Helpful, co-operative, conscientious, committed to the effective and efficient running of the Directorate and service delivery.
- Skills
Knowledge and appreciation of health and safety issues. Ability to use initiative, able to work on own or as part of a team.
- Personal Qualities
Respectful, conscientious, flexible, confident, mature nature, articulate.
- Knowledge & Experience
2 years post qualifying relevant experience, good communication skills, flexible attitude to work situations.
- Training & Qualifications
Recognised CITB or EITB Apprenticeship with City and Guilds Part 2 qualifications.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Aptitude for self-development, proactive with regards to new technology and working practices.
- Skills
Familiarity with other trades/works undertaken within the Estates Directorate.
- Personal Qualities
Awareness and sensitive to specific needs regarding mental health environment.
- Knowledge & Experience
Familiarity with the healthcare sector and day to day operation and maintenance of varying types of building/premises.
- Training & Qualifications
Post Apprenticeship qualifications, formal certificated training in relevant areas.
Job overview
Posts & hours: Multi Skilled Electrician Based at: Hillis Lodge Hours: 37.5 hours Salary: £35273.59 - £36660.69 per annum
SSL do not offer sponsorship for this role
At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.
Main duties of the job
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- 1) Clinical a) Responsible for ensuring the postholder understand and meets their professional responsibilities when coming into contact with clients. 2) Health and Safety 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. 3) Individual Duties 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.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Multi Skilled Electrician with Summerhill Services Limited in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Electrician role. The advertised salary is £35,273.59 - £36,660.69 £35273.59 - £36660.69 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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