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Mechanical Craftsperson
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00)
Job ref
230-37898307-TECH-B
Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Town
Nuneaton
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/08/2024 23:59

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George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Multi Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (Mech - Plumbing & Pipefitting)

NHS AfC: Band 5

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. 

 

Job overview

Job Title -Multi Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (Multi-Trade, Plumbing, Pipefitting) - (Mechanical)

Hours per week-37.5 Hours Per week

Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent 

Salary-£28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum

Closing Date:  23rd Aug 2023 

Interview Date: 30th Aug 2023

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. 

Careers at George Eliot – ‘Where you make a difference’

Main duties of the job

To work autonomously as a specialist craftsperson in area of expertise, planning and responding to Planned Preventive Maintenance and emergency calls.

The post requires frequent concentration to diagnose faults and the adaptability to respond to frequent interruptions and deal with unplanned maintenance issues.’

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to excel at patient care’ takes centre stage.  An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate employees who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.  Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To take responsibility for diagnostic fault finding, problem solving and repair and maintenance of primarily mechanical equipment including but not limited to LTHW boilers, Air Handling Units, Domestic water services and heating systems 

To undertake servicing and installation of this equipment and systems within the Trust and in other properties maintained by the Maintenance Department as directed.

  • Partake in the installation of services through small or capital works 
    programmes
  • To set out new work or set up new production appropriate to his/her original trade using relevant instruments and machinery without supervision. 
  • Partake in the mechanical on-call rota
  • Maintain equipment as part of a PPM regime

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • A proven background within Maintenance or similar industries.
  • Experience / knowledge in the use of hand tools
  • Experience / knowledge of mechanical, electrical and building maintenance
  • Experience of using computer programmes
  • Understanding of COSHH regulations
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in working within the Healthcare environment
  • Understanding of Asbestos regulations
  • Experience of driving Transit Van sized vehicle towing a trailer.

Qualification and Professional Training

Essential criteria
  • City & Guilds Level 3 in Plumbing, Mechanical Fitting or Mechanical Maintenance/Installation equivalent apprenticeship or approved training
  • Additional recognised multi-skilled training course or HNC/HND combining both elements.
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant certification
  • Basic Computer qualification
  • CP Training Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to concentrate where the work pattern can be unpredictable
  • Ability to work close to very ill/terminally ill patients
  • In-Depth knowledge of a wide range of mechanical systems including but not limited to 2 & 3 port heating systems, buffer vessell, PHEX & AHU
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of a wide range of electrical systems including but not limited to LV/HV, generators, BMS & final circuits

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Willing to undertake any duties allocated.
Desirable criteria
  • Reliable.
  • Good communication skills – able to communicate with ward & department staff and visitors
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Other

Essential criteria
  • • Physically fit.
  • • Holds full current driving license
  • • Not upset by distressing situations
  • • Willingness to work outside of normal hours if required for the needs of the business.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementDisability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardPride In Veterans

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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
Frank Finn
Job title
Operations Manager (Mechanical)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07881855523
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