Job summary
The Engineering department at Guy's Hospital are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join the team. We are looking for experienced people with the relevant qualifications in engineering who are able to manage and balance competing priorities. You should have knowledge of current relevant legislation, health and safety and good working practices.
Main duties of the job
The role will carry out planned preventative maintenance to our plant and infrastructure as well as reactive repairs. To do this, you will work alongside a large team and will be guided by the team manager. The post holder will need to be proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic, with the ability to work with the general public.
We are really committed to helping our colleagues continuing professional development and we will ensure you receive a well-rounded training plan to develop you in your role fully. We encourage people to progress in our team and organisation and our training academy offers a wealth of courses for your role today, and your future career with us.
About us
On top of our fantastic training academy, a role with us includes a significant number of other benefits available when you join the Trust, some of which are listed below:
- A minimum of 27 days annual holiday allowance (not including bank holidays), plus the option to buy and sell. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
- Generous Pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Flexible working opportunities
- Subsidised childcare arrangements (vouchers and on-site nursery)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Please apply through the link provided online.
We are unable to accept CV applications by email
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Please apply through the link provided online.
We are unable to accept CV applications by email
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship, City & Guilds in mechanical Services or NVQ level 3, or equivalents.
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in Building services maintenance.
- Knowledge of good working practices, current mechanical legislation and Health & Safety.
- Experience of working within a broad range of occupational guidelines
- Experience of communicating technical information with specialists and non-specialists.
Desirable
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent numerical and critical reasoning skills
- Excellent understanding health and safety law
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities
- Work well under pressure
Additional Information
Essential
- Some heavy lifting may be required
- Team player, flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Proactive, energetic and enthusiastic
- Self motivated
- Proactive, versatile and problem solving approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship, City & Guilds in mechanical Services or NVQ level 3, or equivalents.
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in Building services maintenance.
- Knowledge of good working practices, current mechanical legislation and Health & Safety.
- Experience of working within a broad range of occupational guidelines
- Experience of communicating technical information with specialists and non-specialists.
Desirable
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent numerical and critical reasoning skills
- Excellent understanding health and safety law
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities
- Work well under pressure
Additional Information
Essential
- Some heavy lifting may be required
- Team player, flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Proactive, energetic and enthusiastic
- Self motivated
- Proactive, versatile and problem solving approach
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
