Job Summary
At University Hospitals Birmingham, our Estates teams have always understood a simple truth: patient safety starts with safe, well‑maintained buildings and facilities. Following a review, this role has been formally re‑evaluated and uplifted to Band 5, recognising the level of skill, responsibility and judgement required.
This post is based at Solihull Hospital, a site that offers a family feel and strong community ties. Successful candidates will see first‑hand how their work directly impacts patient care every day. You will join a collaborative Estates team of around 35 multi‑skilled trade professionals delivering services across inpatient areas, outpatients and theatres, focusing on developing, training and retaining skills within our own teams and reducing reliance on external contractors.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
You will undertake planned, reactive and emergency maintenance across a complex estate, ensuring electrical systems, plant and associated infrastructure are safe, compliant and fully operational. Tasks include inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, repair and commissioning of electrical installations and equipment in line with statutory legislation and Trust policies. Acting as a Competent Person, you will use approved isolation, permit‑to‑work and safe systems of work to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.
The role involves managing and prioritising workloads, responding to routine and urgent requests while minimising disruption to clinical services. You will provide day‑to‑day technical oversight and guidance to maintenance assistants, apprentices and contractors, ensuring quality, safety and professionalism. Working both independently and as part of a wider multi‑trade team, you will contribute to service continuity through participation in the on‑call rota. Identifying risks, escalating defects and supporting continuous improvement are central to maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
You will benefit from 27 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays, rising to 33 with service, a renowned pension scheme that includes life assurance and long‑term security. Combined with stable employment, development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference locally, Solihull is a place where people choose to build a long‑term career.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value, and feels valued. We develop compassionate and culturally competent leaders, are values‑driven in all that we do, and create a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. For staff with a disability, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable you to carry out your role.
Qualifications
- Essential:
- Basic education to GCSE/’O’ Level in Maths and English or post‑secondary education and training in a relevant field.
- NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering Discipline, or BTEC/ONC in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
- Certificate in one of the following courses:
- Course 232 in Electrical and Electronic Craft Studies, Part 2 (232‑2).
- Course 236 in Electrical Installation Work, Part 2 (236‑2).
Experience
- Essential:
- Experience in a complex low voltage distribution system and equipment.
- Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training programme in Electrical Engineering.
- Training site experience and electrical troubleshooting / fault finding.
- Desirable:
- Experience in an acute hospital or similar demanding role.
- Knowledge of motors and control systems, variable frequency drives, solar PV systems, HVAC controls / BMS and smart lighting systems.
- Multi‑skilled capability in mechanical, electrical and fabric systems.
Additional Criteria
- Essential:
- Availability for overtime, future shift work and physically demanding tasks involving manual handling of loads, extremes of temperature and working at heights or in confined spaces.
- Appreciation of personal limits.
- Desirable:
- Valid driving licence.
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check required.
Information for Applicants
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For additional details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate for each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years; adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.
Contact for Help With Your Application
Robert Bovillrobert.bovill@uhb.nhs.uk01214245538
Pay Scheme & Employment Details
Agenda for Change – Band 5Salary: £32,073.00 to £39,043.00 per yearContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full‑Time, Flexible WorkingReference number: 15040
Job Location
Solihull Hospital, Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2JL
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