Multi Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

Job Title -Multi Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson (Multi-Trade, Plumbing, Pipefitting) - (Mechanical)

Hours per week-37.5 Hours Per week

Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent

Salary-£28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum

Closing Date:19th April 2024

Interview Date: 26th April 2024

This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'

Main duties of the job

To work autonomously as a specialist craftsperson in area of expertise, planning and responding to Planned Preventive Maintenance and emergency calls.

The post requires frequent concentration to diagnose faults and the adaptability to respond to frequent interruptions and deal with unplanned maintenance issues.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care'takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate employees who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Date posted

15 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

230-37898307-TECH-A

Job locations

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To take responsibility for diagnostic fault finding, problem solving and repairand maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment. To undertakeservicing and installation of equipment and systems within the Trust and inother properties maintained by the Maintenance Department as directed.

  • Partake in the installation of services through small or capital worksprogrammes
  • To set out new work or set up new production appropriate to his/her original trade using relevant instruments and machinery without supervision. This may include the manufacture, assembly, erection and installation of new work using own initiative, experience and judgement. Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to their trade without supervision.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To take responsibility for diagnostic fault finding, problem solving and repairand maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment. To undertakeservicing and installation of equipment and systems within the Trust and inother properties maintained by the Maintenance Department as directed.

  • Partake in the installation of services through small or capital worksprogrammes
  • To set out new work or set up new production appropriate to his/her original trade using relevant instruments and machinery without supervision. This may include the manufacture, assembly, erection and installation of new work using own initiative, experience and judgement. Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to their trade without supervision.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • A proven background within Maintenance or similar industries
  • Experience / knowledge in the use of hand tools
  • Experience / knowledge of mechanical, electrical and building maintenance
  • Experience of using computer programmes
  • Understanding of COSHH regulations

Desirable

  • Previous experience in working within the Healthcare environment
  • Understanding of Asbestos regulations
  • Experience of driving Transit Van sized vehicle towing a trailer

Qualification and Professional Training

Essential

  • City & Guilds Level 3 in Plumbing, Mechanical Fitting or Mechanical Maintenance/Installation equivalent apprenticeship or approved training
  • Additional recognised multi-skilled training course or HNC/HND combining both elements

Desirable

  • Relevant certification
  • Basic Computer qualification
  • CP Training Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to concentrate where the work pattern can be unpredictable
  • Ability to work close to very ill/terminally ill patients
  • In-Depth knowledge of a wide range of mechanical systems including but not limited to 2 & 3 port heating systems, buffer vessell, PHEX & AHU

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of a wide range of electrical systems including but not limited to LV/HV, generators, BMS & final circuits

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Willing to undertake any duties allocated

Desirable

  • Good communication skills - able to communicate with ward & department staff and visitors
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Other

Essential

  • Physically fit
  • Holds full current driving license
  • Not upset by distressing situations
  • Willingness to work outside of normal hours if required for the needs of the business
Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • A proven background within Maintenance or similar industries
  • Experience / knowledge in the use of hand tools
  • Experience / knowledge of mechanical, electrical and building maintenance
  • Experience of using computer programmes
  • Understanding of COSHH regulations

Desirable

  • Previous experience in working within the Healthcare environment
  • Understanding of Asbestos regulations
  • Experience of driving Transit Van sized vehicle towing a trailer

Qualification and Professional Training

Essential

  • City & Guilds Level 3 in Plumbing, Mechanical Fitting or Mechanical Maintenance/Installation equivalent apprenticeship or approved training
  • Additional recognised multi-skilled training course or HNC/HND combining both elements

Desirable

  • Relevant certification
  • Basic Computer qualification
  • CP Training Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to concentrate where the work pattern can be unpredictable
  • Ability to work close to very ill/terminally ill patients
  • In-Depth knowledge of a wide range of mechanical systems including but not limited to 2 & 3 port heating systems, buffer vessell, PHEX & AHU

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of a wide range of electrical systems including but not limited to LV/HV, generators, BMS & final circuits

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Willing to undertake any duties allocated

Desirable

  • Good communication skills - able to communicate with ward & department staff and visitors
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Other

Essential

  • Physically fit
  • Holds full current driving license
  • Not upset by distressing situations
  • Willingness to work outside of normal hours if required for the needs of the business

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

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

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ


Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ


Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Mechanical Manager

Frank Finn

frank.finn@geh.nhs.uk

07881855523

Date posted

15 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

230-37898307-TECH-A

Job locations

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ


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