The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Mechanical Craftsman

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for 2 maintenance assistant with a mechanical bias and willingness to develop within a vibrant and progressive Estates maintenance service.

The estates management team aims to provide an excellent support service to the Trust's assets, its patients, staff and visitors.

Main duties of the job

Primary role - water quality sampling, cleaning and disinfection of water services, flushing H&CW outlets, un-blocking WC's minor plumbing repairs, maintenance of water softeners, chlorine dioxide plant and thermostatic mixing valves.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Details

Date posted

22 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-EST-5778870

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be part of a modernising team carrying out a range of minor engineering works across all core mechanical engineering skills.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate an enthusiastic understanding of all modern general maintenance activities, a willingness to learn, be a dedicated team player and have a proven track record and being qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent standards.

Good communication and basic IT skills are key elements to the post, being confident liaising with staff at all levels throughout the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be part of a modernising team carrying out a range of minor engineering works across all core mechanical engineering skills.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate an enthusiastic understanding of all modern general maintenance activities, a willingness to learn, be a dedicated team player and have a proven track record and being qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent standards.

Good communication and basic IT skills are key elements to the post, being confident liaising with staff at all levels throughout the Trust.

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

  • Achieved Grades / Experience

Application form and interview

Essential

  • Experience

Interview

Essential

  • Achieved Grades / Experience
Person Specification

Application form

Essential

  • Achieved Grades / Experience

Application form and interview

Essential

  • Experience

Interview

Essential

  • Achieved Grades / 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).

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.

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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Officer

David Roberts

david.roberts50@nhs.net

07917513164

Details

Date posted

22 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

225-EST-5778870

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


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