Mechanical Craftsperson

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out the planned maintenance of the Hospital plant, systems, and equipment in accordance with planned preventative maintenance and breakdown work system.

To record work completed and time taken for each work docket on paper or on electronic devices (PDA).

This is to include calorifier pumping sets, central heating systems including controls, plumbing systems, refrigeration equipment, automatic control systems, heating systems, air conditioning, building management systems and air handling plants.

To diagnose and repair faults on the above plant and equipment in response to emergency calls. To assist engineers in carrying out fault diagnosis and subsequently to carry out repairs or modifications.

To modify existing plant, equipment, controls, and distribution systems. This to include, if necessary, testing of the system and completion of documentation.

To install temporary installations when appropriate and safe to do so.

To manufacture or modify equipment and parts as required.

To undertake testing as part of any planned maintenance and following minor installations or modifications.

To prepare or assist in the preparation of plant for statutory inspections.

To repair and routinely test equipment that is under their remit.

To work with apprentices and assistants.

Ideally have a working knowledge of the current pressure systems legislation.

To carry out basic servicing tasks in whichever field the post holder is not craft qualified, commensurate with training and safety requirements.

To undertake emergency release of trapped lift passengers as required (after suitable training).

To use all relevant hand and power tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner and maintain equipment in a safe condition.

To carry and respond to electronic communication system (portable Radios) in line with the policy and procedure for said system.

To carry out system isolations to facilitate service shutdowns or other works as appropriate (i.e. water or steam services where applicably trained).

To participate in the on-call rota and be prepared to cover others for sickness, leave or other absence.

To be available to work overtime, sometimes at short notice (if available to do so, to meet the needs of the Trust, particularly for shutdowns and servicing of key clinical areas.

To use and have an understanding of complex control systems (i.e. BMS, boiler controls, AHV controls) and carry out first line fault finding and diagnosis on them.

To assist contractors in carrying out surveys and works as required, including assisting with access to areas (plant rooms, roofs, duct ways etc.) and works to plant.

To ensure that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with.

To carry out his/her duties in line with the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.

To carry out works in all areas of the Trusts buildings (i.e. wards, clinics, plantrooms, corridors, roofs etc. to carry out works in areas of extreme temperatures i.e. boiler rooms and underground duct ways.

The post holder will be required to be flexible according to the needs and resources of the Department and may be requested to undertake other duties as appropriate to the grade of the post.

Key Result Areas:

To undertake general mechanical work as part of a small team of directly employed maintenance staff using appropriate tools and equipment as required.

Have an understanding of building service and systems. To be able to recognise danger and work without causing danger to others.

Having a team approach in providing a quality maintenance service whilst supporting the Hospital in providing excellent patient care.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Understand, interpret and create drawings, specifications, schedules and plans.
• IT competent in use of software, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel.

Desirable

• Familiarity with relevant statutes, regulations, and guidance.

Experience

Essential

• Recent and significant post qualification experience.

Desirable

• Experience of working on large estates in complex working environments, preferably within healthcare.

Knowledge (Qualifications and Training)

Essential

• C&G or NVQ (Level 3) Mechanical Installation/Maintenance

Desirable

• Apprenticeship (time served)
• Specialist electrical maintenance training or equivalent level of knowledge/experience

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High street

London

SE13 6LH

Employer's website

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