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Job summary

Main area
Engineering
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
216-CB-A6707609
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/11/2024 23:59

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Assistant Craftsperson Mechanical

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

The Estates Department at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are looking to recruit a Band 3 Assistant Engineering Craftsman (Mechanical) to undertake maintenance and assist with new installation on a wide variety of mechanical engineering services and equipment within the Trust’s properties.

The successful applicant will be working on a diverse range of engineering services found in a modern healthcare environment. Career progression to tradesman status may be possible following a period of familiarisation and with additional training & support.

The applicant will need to be self-motivated, have good practical & communication skills and will be required to demonstrate previous experience within a maintenance or installation environment.

We pride ourselves on being able to respond to any problem that occurs with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide resilience to all services. This is strengthened with continued development and training for all members of the team.  

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The core duty of this role is to work with the Mechanical Team to ensure the Trust has a safe compliant water system minimising the risk of waterborne pathogens such as Legionella.

Other duties will include working with the Estates team to carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs work on mechanical systems such as ventilation, water systems, pressure systems and various plumbing services. 

Working for our organisation

The Estates Team consists of three workshops, Mechanical, electrical and Building where a collaborative and inclusive work environment is promoted. The Estates team collectively works very hard to provide building services to all areas of the Hospital in a safe compliant way to enable every clinical team within University Hospitals Plymouth the ability to deliver the services patients require. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Operational Engineering Service

  1. To be conversant with Electrical and Mechanical systems
  2. Use relevant tools, plant and equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with manufacturers instructions
  3. Assist higher skilled grades on all types of maintenance, new works and repairs
  4. Carry out semi-skilled duties independently and without routine supervision, and the ability to prioritise workload
  5. On completion of relevant training carry out semi-skilled work on other trades (electrical and mechanical)
  6. Carry out maintenance on a wide range of heating systems, ventilation systems, water systems, boiler plant and observe safe working practices
  7. Carry out maintenance on drainage systems (above and below ground) using appropriate pressure washers, breathing apparatus and tools
  8. Select, collect and be responsible for materials as required
  9. Ensure that ward bed head services are working safely and correctly for the benefit of patients and staff
  10. Provide and receive information, reports, surveys, and record results
  11. Basic understanding of computer use, and the information it provides
  12. Ensure all plant rooms/areas conform to all health and safety requirements
  13. Follow estates and trust policies in own role
  14. Provide and receive routine information, record test results, use and record electronic information
  15. To carry out work in accordance with Health and Safety requirements, policies, procedures, and regulations
  16. Use electrical/mechanical test equipment, meters, mains voltage testers, specialised steam cleaning equipment
  17. Fault finding on basic electrical/mechanical equipment and solve problems using own initiative
  18. Carry out routine planned maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment in conjunction with maintenance instructions
  19. The ability to manage, plan and organise own workload based on work order system issued by supervisor

 

  • Be an active member of the engineering team and support the delivery of a highly effective, quality, and responsive mechanical service within budget
  • Be a positive role model and actively promote the Trust’s vision and strategic aims, and values
  • Work with members of the Trust and key stakeholders to develop and maintain a positive reputation for efficiency and operational responsiveness
  • Provide a strong contribution towards the Directorate, supporting the Team Leader (Engineering) in ensuring that all services are 24/7, patient focused, high in quality and effective, optimising utilisation of human, financial and other resources.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience in a maintenance environment
  • Relevant demonstrable experience and understanding of building services
  • Basic understanding of relevant health & safety legislation

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance OR equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable criteria
  • Electro technical Certification Scheme registration

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good Written and Verbal Skills
  • Carry out minor works and repairs unsupervised to the required standard
  • Work as a member of a workshop team
  • Be able to communicate with a wide cross section of people
  • Demonstrate a mature and responsible attitude
  • The ability to assist craftsman
  • PC skills

Disposition/Attitude/Motivation

Essential criteria
  • Able to work well within a busy environment and to tight deadlines
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to get on with people
  • Customer focused
  • Commitment to department/corporate objectives
  • Appreciation of needs, pressures and demands of both the estates department and the Trust

Other Factors

Essential criteria
  • Flexibility in approach to hours working, including shift, overtime where necessary and return to work
  • Ability to travel between sites
  • Rotation of duties where possible
  • Willingness to undergo training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kevin Martin
Job title
Mechanical Supervisor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 431302
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