Electrician

Electrical Engineer - Electrician (Mental Health Sites)

Pay Rate: 16.38 - 19.30p/h inc. hol. pay
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Contract: Can go Permanent after 13-15 weeks if all goes well.

General Overview

PPM Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer / Electrician to join a large healthcare contract covering Mental Health facilities across Birmingham.

This role is responsible for delivering electrical maintenance services across multiple Mental Health sites. You will ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory testing, breakdown and reactive works are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with HTM guidance, contractual obligations and industry best practice.

Duties may extend to additional areas of the estate as required by the Estates Management Team.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent electrical training
• Healthcare and/or Healthcare PFI experience
• City & Guilds Electrical Installation qualification (one of the following):
• C&G 236 Parts 1, 2 & 3
• C&G 2360 Parts 1, 2, 3
• C&G 2330 Level 2 & 3 (Level 4 desirable)
• C&G 2560 (2357) Diploma
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• C&G 2394 Testing & Inspection
• C&G 2395 Testing & Inspection
• Strong working knowledge of HTMs and healthcare compliance standards

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Operational Duties

• Deliver electrical planned preventative maintenance and reactive works
• Interpret drawings, specifications and technical instructions independently
• Ensure compliance with HTMs, CDM regulations and all statutory requirements
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CAFM systems and digital tools
• Support lifecycle planning and condition surveys through accurate plant data reporting
• Carry out inspections of tools, plant, access and safety equipment
• Set up and complete new electrical works appropriate to grade

Compliance & Performance

• Ensure all SLA response and rectification times are achieved
• Intervene swiftly where risks to compliance arise
• Conduct Management Safety Visits and compliance audits
• Carry out minimum 10% monthly audit checks on completed works
• Ensure subcontractors and internal teams meet performance standards
• Take immediate corrective action during emergency situations

Environment

The role will involve working within sensitive and clinical environments including:

• Mental Health facilities
• ITU areas
• A&E admissions
• Operating Theatres
• Mortuary areas

Occasional exposure to emotionally sensitive situations may occur.

Impact of the Role

This position is critical in ensuring that the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health estate is maintained to a high statutory and operational standard.

You will play a key role in maintaining compliance, safety and service continuity across a live healthcare environment, supporting both the Mental Health Trust and wider hospital estate where required.

If you are interested than please apply!