Job summary
This
is a busy role within the Estates and Grounds Team, operating across multiple
sites. The post holder will carry out a varied range of duties, to ensure
safety, security, maintenance and cleanliness of the site and premises and will
include repairs and remedial action, regulatory maintenance checks and
paperwork, painting and decorating, small electrics and plumbing, moving and
handling, together with all other tasks associated with a busy maintenance
role.
The
successful candidate will need to have good communication and interpersonal
skills, high expectations and a real commitment to achieving the very highest
of standards.
Applications
are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate that they: -
Have
practical experience of working in a similar role
Ability
to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
Flexibility,
adaptability, and a willingness to learn/develop existing skills
Have
a strong work ethic and a willingness to strive for the best.
Main duties of the job
Carry
out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs
Liaise
with contractors for major repair work
Ensure
heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
Vigilant
to ensure site security is not breached
Open
up buildings in the morning and lock them at the end of the day
Arrange
chairs and tables for meetings and clear them away afterwards
You
will need-
The
ability to use your initiative
Excellent
communication skills
To be
thorough and pay attention to detail
Patience
and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
knowledge
of public safety and security
A
desire to help people
To be
able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist within the Estates
Department, undertaking routine and reactive maintenance work; including water,
building fabric, electrical, mechanical and plumbing, and minor improvements
for all organisational properties as required
To work independently and
carry out all duties and other tasks as required including PPM/reactive
maintenance works for the Estates service (e.g., suppliers and contractors) and
carry out appropriate repair and adjustment tasks.
Work as part of a
multi-disciplinary professional team providing planned/reactive maintenance for
the organisations buildings within statutory obligations, best practice,
manufacturer / supplier instructions, organisations policy and related
documentation
Provide an efficient,
effective and proactive maintenance service working with other members of the
Estates Team to develop an integrated and seamless service within estates
maintenance
Undertake the day-to-day
planned maintenance routine duties and minor repairs, checks and testing of the
complete spectrum of services found in a clinical and non-clinical
buildings/environments
Ensure prompt response to
service users needs and to take a hands-on approach to its delivery including
customer feedback questionnaires and attending ward/departmental audits as and
when required
Liaise with the Estates and
Facilities Helpdesk / interact with work allocation procedures for daily work
plan/issues including assisting with communications with the ward/departments
on progress Provide a high standard of professional workmanship and conduct in
carrying out all duties
Interpret and work from
instructions drawings and specifications without supervision, analysing
information available and make judgement on the best possible solution from the
options available
Carry out semi-skilled
plumbing / mechanical system duties to include but not exclusively; repairing
of radiator leaks, cleaning of vents, unblocking of gutters and drains, as well
as sinks and toilets, renewing of tap washers
Carry out semi-skilled
electrical duties to include but not exclusively; replacement of light bulbs,
fluorescent tubes and the cleaning and/or replacement of light
fittings/diffusers
Re-setting of clocks. Testing
of Fire Alarms
Carry out semi-skilled
carpentry and building work to include but not exclusively; fitting of shelves,
proprietary/generic items, positioning and securing of notice boards, pictures,
solving door lock and furniture problems, fixing door guards and wall protection,
boarding up windows, tiling showers / bathrooms, general roof repairs, painting
(internally and externally), building repairs
Taking meter readings
(electrical, gas and water supplies)
Undertake unpacking, tidying,
clearing, delivering, cleaning and escorting contractor duties as required
Driving duties
Undertake general checks,
surveys and audits as specified
Demonstrate the operation of
equipment
Assist as necessary in
arrangements relating to PAT testing and the associated records
Undertake fire extinguisher
maintenance ensuring compliance with statuary and best practice requirements
and accurately recording observations /outcomes to reflect equipment status
Review departmental stock
(maintenance stores) relating to tasks being undertaken and report deficiencies
with stock levels. Assist in the day-today operation of stores/stock management
Ensure planned maintenance and
repair records accurately reflect work undertaken
Undertake on-call and shift
work as required and on a rota basis, to include a weekend and bank holiday
presence on site
Any other duties within the
scope of the post as may be required from time to time include work relating to
adverse weather conditions
Support Grounds and Estates
colleagues as and when required
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist within the Estates
Department, undertaking routine and reactive maintenance work; including water,
building fabric, electrical, mechanical and plumbing, and minor improvements
for all organisational properties as required
To work independently and
carry out all duties and other tasks as required including PPM/reactive
maintenance works for the Estates service (e.g., suppliers and contractors) and
carry out appropriate repair and adjustment tasks.
Work as part of a
multi-disciplinary professional team providing planned/reactive maintenance for
the organisations buildings within statutory obligations, best practice,
manufacturer / supplier instructions, organisations policy and related
documentation
Provide an efficient,
effective and proactive maintenance service working with other members of the
Estates Team to develop an integrated and seamless service within estates
maintenance
Undertake the day-to-day
planned maintenance routine duties and minor repairs, checks and testing of the
complete spectrum of services found in a clinical and non-clinical
buildings/environments
Ensure prompt response to
service users needs and to take a hands-on approach to its delivery including
customer feedback questionnaires and attending ward/departmental audits as and
when required
Liaise with the Estates and
Facilities Helpdesk / interact with work allocation procedures for daily work
plan/issues including assisting with communications with the ward/departments
on progress Provide a high standard of professional workmanship and conduct in
carrying out all duties
Interpret and work from
instructions drawings and specifications without supervision, analysing
information available and make judgement on the best possible solution from the
options available
Carry out semi-skilled
plumbing / mechanical system duties to include but not exclusively; repairing
of radiator leaks, cleaning of vents, unblocking of gutters and drains, as well
as sinks and toilets, renewing of tap washers
Carry out semi-skilled
electrical duties to include but not exclusively; replacement of light bulbs,
fluorescent tubes and the cleaning and/or replacement of light
fittings/diffusers
Re-setting of clocks. Testing
of Fire Alarms
Carry out semi-skilled
carpentry and building work to include but not exclusively; fitting of shelves,
proprietary/generic items, positioning and securing of notice boards, pictures,
solving door lock and furniture problems, fixing door guards and wall protection,
boarding up windows, tiling showers / bathrooms, general roof repairs, painting
(internally and externally), building repairs
Taking meter readings
(electrical, gas and water supplies)
Undertake unpacking, tidying,
clearing, delivering, cleaning and escorting contractor duties as required
Driving duties
Undertake general checks,
surveys and audits as specified
Demonstrate the operation of
equipment
Assist as necessary in
arrangements relating to PAT testing and the associated records
Undertake fire extinguisher
maintenance ensuring compliance with statuary and best practice requirements
and accurately recording observations /outcomes to reflect equipment status
Review departmental stock
(maintenance stores) relating to tasks being undertaken and report deficiencies
with stock levels. Assist in the day-today operation of stores/stock management
Ensure planned maintenance and
repair records accurately reflect work undertaken
Undertake on-call and shift
work as required and on a rota basis, to include a weekend and bank holiday
presence on site
Any other duties within the
scope of the post as may be required from time to time include work relating to
adverse weather conditions
Support Grounds and Estates
colleagues as and when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- NVQ 2/City and Guilds (engineering/technical) or equivalent level of experience Specific Healthcare training and qualifications
Desirable
- Specific Healthcare training and qualifications
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good time management with ability to work flexibly within a team
- Good communication skills at all levels, across all disciplines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Problem solving, decision making, reasoning and analytical skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of NHS technical documentation, British Standards, regulations, legislation and codes of practice, health and safety legislation
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Highly motivated, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Willingness to undergo training and learn new skills
- Customer focused
- Enthusiastic
- Commitment to team/ organisational objectives
- Resourceful, driven, can do attitude
- Personal integrity, open, inclusive style
- Works on own initiative
- Exemplary standards of personal and professional behaviour
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and variations to workload
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working unsupervised in repair and maintenance activities.
- Understand and demonstrate basic competency and safe working practices (electrical, plumbing/mechanical and building)
- Working knowledge of H&S regulation
- Demonstrable proficiency in use of basic computer software products.
- Full driving license
Desirable
- Repair and maintenance in a healthcare environment
- Experience of testing alarm and/or fire safely equipment
- Working knowledge of NHS technical documentation, British Standards, regulations, legislation and codes of practice, health and safety legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- NVQ 2/City and Guilds (engineering/technical) or equivalent level of experience Specific Healthcare training and qualifications
Desirable
- Specific Healthcare training and qualifications
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good time management with ability to work flexibly within a team
- Good communication skills at all levels, across all disciplines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Problem solving, decision making, reasoning and analytical skills
Desirable
- Working knowledge of NHS technical documentation, British Standards, regulations, legislation and codes of practice, health and safety legislation
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Highly motivated, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Willingness to undergo training and learn new skills
- Customer focused
- Enthusiastic
- Commitment to team/ organisational objectives
- Resourceful, driven, can do attitude
- Personal integrity, open, inclusive style
- Works on own initiative
- Exemplary standards of personal and professional behaviour
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and variations to workload
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working unsupervised in repair and maintenance activities.
- Understand and demonstrate basic competency and safe working practices (electrical, plumbing/mechanical and building)
- Working knowledge of H&S regulation
- Demonstrable proficiency in use of basic computer software products.
- Full driving license
Desirable
- Repair and maintenance in a healthcare environment
- Experience of testing alarm and/or fire safely equipment
- Working knowledge of NHS technical documentation, British Standards, regulations, legislation and codes of practice, health and safety legislation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
