Maintenance Operative(Internal Only)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

To be flexible and responsive to changing daily prioritise fulfilling requirements and emergency cover at multiple sites.

Communicate clearly with line manager to ascertain work priorities.

To fully participate in the performance review process of personal development planning.

Responsible for requesting stores, parts and stock to ensure reactive tasks are carried out in a timely manner.

Responsible for managing sub-contractors attending site for reactive works when needed

Responsible for working towards the objectives set by the Estates Department and ensure daily reactive tasks are completed to high standard

Responsible for reviewing current procedures and making any necessary changes to improve service delivery that is more cost effective and will increase efficiency.

Must be comfortable using technological devices to log jobs and keep information up to date for audit purposes

Ability to work alone and/or as part of a wider team as this role will require you to work cohesively with other Technical Disciplines. Please note, DBS Checks & DVLA checks will be required for this role.

Ensure compliance in accordance with all NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, relevant NHSPS Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and any applicable aspects of HTMs.

Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical ServicesSupervisor, ensuring that operational standards are always maintained.

To also support the work that is included in minor works mangers activities.

Undertake routine repairs or minor works including joinery, painting and decoration, general building works, ground works or general plumbing.

To maintain effective site log books at all NHS premises where required, ensuring that they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Support the Projects/Construction team and Team Leader in delivering minor capital works to NHS premises.

Complete suitable risk assessments prior to undertaking works and undertake works as per instructions within any relevant permit or work plan Benefits:

Will be required to participate in the On-Call procedure outside of normal working hours (rota dependant)

Training and development opportunities

Driving licence is essential

Your role will cover a range of jobs but not limited to these

1. Fire Door Inspections,2. Fire Door repairs and realign to required spec,3. Window frame repairs4. Replace glass panels5. Changing locks and fitting ironmongery6. Making and assembling on a workbench7. Hanging shelves/ boards8. Assisting with drainage issues where need9. Assisting with lifting and shifting10. Wall Repairs and plastering11. Roof and ceiling repairs12. Assist Contractors working on site on request13. Floor Repairs and Vinyl welding14. High Level Vent and Fan Cleaning15. Assist with the cleaning of flat roofs and gullies16. Any other reasonable request from your line manager17. Lifting and shifting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NC/HNC/HND in Construction.
• NVQ level 4 or approved equivalent training in Construction

Desirable

• Trained in Health & Safety, i.e. NEBOSH, IOSH, First Aid etc

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of maintenance methodologies.
• Must be multi-skilled in Buildings Trades.

Desirable

• Experience in working in a similar role.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London RD

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)