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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (MSMC) Electrical

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustEdward St Hospital, Edward Street, West Bromwich, B70 8NL, United Kingdom£28,392 - £31,157Closes 16/09/2026

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Band
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
02/09/2026
Closes
16/09/2026

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Role summary

This role involves providing estates services, primarily focusing on electrical repairs, planned maintenance, and minor improvements. The post holder will also undertake some mechanical and building duties as experience is gained. Participation in the Trust's on-call rota covering multiple sites is required, necessitating a valid UK driving license. The job is practical, fast-paced, and service-focused, balancing planned work with reactive call-outs to ensure building safety and operation.

Essential criteria

  • Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in the relevant post bias for a minimum of 3 years
  • At least 3 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. Time served craftsman.
  • City & Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation Engineering, or An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation Engineering with AM2, or BTEC in Building Services Engineering.
  • Completion of a registered apprenticeship or structured training program in the relevant post bias for a minimum of 3 years
  • At least 3 years post training, site experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility. Time served craftsman.
  • City & Guilds of London Institute Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation Engineering, or An equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation Engineering with AM2, or BTEC in Building Services Engineering.

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Band 4 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.

This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (MSMC) Electrical

The closing date is 16 September 2026

Job summary

To participate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking electrical repairs, planned maintenance, small works and minor improvements.

It will be anticipated that some mechanical / building duties will be undertaken as training and experience is gained. Participation in the Trust's Estates tradesman on-call [contact details removed] to cover multiple sites is also required. A valid UK driving license is therefore essential.

Main duties of the job

The main duties :

  • Deliver day-to-day electrical maintenance : planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault diagnosis and repairs, and installation/testing of new works.
  • Carry out compliance testing and checks : portable appliance testing (PAT) and routine testing of essential systems (e.g., fire alarms, nurse call, generators), including interpreting/resetting BMS alarms.
  • Follow Estates policies and safe systems of work : complete documentation, use PPE, work safely, and keep workshops/plant rooms safe and tidy.
  • Support service delivery: record work on CAFM , liaise with wards/departments, supervise/oversee contractors and support/training of other staff.
  • Provide flexible cover: assist other trades as trained, join eme

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