Estates Tradesperson (Mechanical Fitter)

Job description

Job responsibilities

SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and general day-to-day work as required on receipt of electronic job tickets via the Maintenance Supervisor, or their deputy, and to prioritise their daily workload.

The primary responsibility will involve the maintenance of the mechanical infrastructure, within buildings, plant and equipment.

The post holder will be required to have knowledge of mechanical services and undertake work on steam, heating, Domestic Hot Water (DHW), Chiller Water Systems (CWS), waste services and medical gas systems, including all ancillary equipment, and any other systems as would be appropriate to the role.

To diagnose and identify faults in mechanical installations, plant and equipment and using knowledge and experience resolve the problem.

To gain knowledge of mechanical installations in new developments as they are placed into service.

PPMs and day-to-day tasks will include (but not limited to);

Regular inspection, testing and maintenance of Air Handling Units and ventilation plant, in accordance with HTM03-01, including taking and recording of differential pressure readings, maintaining, repairing and cleaning AHUs and changing filters as and when required.

Regular inspection, testing and operation of steam systems, including boiler plant.

Flushing and monitoring of water systems in accordance with Water Safety in Healthcare Premises HTM04-01, L8 and the Trust Water Safety Plan documentation.

Regular testing of high limit controllers / devices on calorifiers

Strip down of domestic calorifiers / heating calorifiers, in preparation for statutory insurance inspections and re-build after inspection.

Fault finding, inspection and repair of mechanical plant and equipment, heating plant and equipment and any elements necessary to provide statutory maintenance compliance of the built environment and will involve either working alone or in teams.

Recording work details accurately on the job ticket and daily time sheet on completion of the task and making any necessary decision to refer a fault to Senior Estates Officer/Managers or contractor via their Supervisor.

To understand the function and operation of the Building Management System (BMS) and to resolve faults or improve efficiencies.

As directed by their line manager the post holder may be required to install new mechanical installations in accordance with current standards, complete the relevant test & inspections and the applicable certificates for the installation.

Shall safely use and maintain all issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with the PPE at Work Regulations 1992. This means all equipment (including clothing affording protection against the weather) which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and which protects him or her against one or more risks to his or her health and safety, and any addition or accessory designed to meet that objective.

To carry a pager / emergency bleep at all times and respond to a call as soon as possible. Carry and use a two-way radio to communicate with others as and when required.

Undertake minor improvements to fixed installations including the completion of all required documentation.

Provide technical support for Senior Estates staff and the Maintenance Supervisor in respect of mechanical matters.

Assist, and share knowledge with, other skilled grades on new work and repairs.

To undertake, where requested by line manager routine tasks associated with another trade/craft. This may be carried out with or without colleagues from another trade/craft.

Working with external contractors on Trust premises and ensuring their compliance with the Trusts Safety Rules for Contractors.

Understand working of steam, heating, water and mechanical systems in Trust buildings.

Liaise with departmental manager, ward / clinic staff or administrator on arrival on site observing departmental rules as instructed.

Make repairs to bedpan disposal machines / macerators following strict procedures in respect of Infection Control.

Participate in carrying out Risk Assessments where necessary, within scope of expertise, within the department and also when working in other areas on Trust premises. Liaise as necessary with the relevant manager and ensure that the Risk Register is correct and up to date.

Make petty cash purchases for materials as requested by Supervisor or their deputy.

Request materials required for repairs giving comprehensive technical details to relevant buyer.

To undertake the training necessary to perform the level of duties requested. To participate in all training courses / workshops as necessary with the view of establishing a multi-skilled workforce.

Participation in the departments out-of-hours emergency on-call service. Responding to Estates-related emergencies when required, acting on your own initiative, including making necessary repairs, making the areas safe and liaising with the on-call engineer.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Good education standard.

Desirable

• Recognised Apprenticeship
• Incorporated Engineer status or membership of an appropriate institute

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience

Desirable

• Mechanical installation, inspection, testing and certification
• Experience of working in a hospital environment

Personnel Attributes

Essential

• Motivated and Good Attitude
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work under own initiative
• Willing to work overtime if required
• Able and willing to take part in the on-call rota
• Positively minded
• Pleasant manner
• Smart appearance
• Good communication skills
• Reliable

Desirable

• Current Driving License

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Fault finding skills (diagnostic approach) on mechanical systems / controls
• Previous experience on air handling and ventilation systems
• Willingness to accept training and to learn new skills and technology.
• Use relative tools and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Workshop safety procedures
• Able to interpret "as fitted" and "schematic" drgs.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of hospital services
• Previous experience on Steam and Condense
• Able to weld and braze
• Knowledge of compressors & compressed air systems

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW

Employer's website

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