Senior Tradesperson (Electrical)

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 period of 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 with a genuine family feel, deeply connected to the community it serves. Here, the patients you support are often the people you know neighbours, friends, and family. Successful candidates will see first-hand how their work directly impacts patient care, every single day.

As one of around 35 multi-skilled trade professionals, you will join a collaborative Estates team delivering services across inpatient areas, outpatients and theatres. We are committed to developing, training and retaining skills within our own teams, reducing reliance on external contractors and ensuring quality, value for money and long-term sustainability.

This role will appeal to experienced, qualified electricians who may not be driven purely by pay, but by purpose whether that is job security, trusted NHS benefits, a better work-life balance, or the chance to give something back to the community they live in.

Solihull Hospital offers a supportive, close-knit working environment with the backing and security of the NHS.

Main duties

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.

You will carry out 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.

You will work both independently and as part of a wider multi-trade team, contributing 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, renowned pension, which includes life assurance and long-term security for you. 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.

Pay: Up to £39,043.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person