Plumbing & Heating Engineer (Mechanical Craftsperson)+ RRP £3,276.96

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

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Job summary

Plumber / Heating Engineer (Mechanical Craftsperson) - Suffolk Based at Ipswich.

Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) are looking for a skilled Plumber/Heating Engineer to join our existing multi-disciplinary professional maintenance team in providing a safe environment for all service users, staff and visitors across our Suffolk sites. ( Flexible between Ipswich & Bury)

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

The ideal candidate would be a Gas Safe Registered engineer, however this is not essential as we will support and provide relevant training for the right person.

Main duties of the job

The work relates to both domestic and specialist commercial aspects of plumbing, hot and cold water systems, ventilation & heating systems and natural gas systems.

The successful candidate would be flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident in being part of a team that provides a comprehensive maintenance service in a unique and varied environment.

Duties & Responsibilities Associated with this role:

  • To provide a comprehensive service to include all aspects of planned and routine maintenance and servicing
  • To repair and maintain a wide range of mechanical services and equipment on site
  • Ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety and other relevant legislation
  • Fault finding and diagnosis
  • Routine inspections to ensure our estate is safe and fully compliant
  • Be prepared to participate as a member of the On-Call Team providing an emergency out of hours service on a rotational basis

About us

Benefits included with this role are:-

  • a Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) payment of £3,276.96 gross per annum pro rata applies to this position in addition to annual salary
  • starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days per annum on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
  • NHS pension - you are automatically enrolled, so no complicated paperwork and the NHS contributes 14% of your salary to your pension (the pension is optional, you are able to opt out if you wish
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • multiple work patterns available
  • a comprehensive training programme
  • opportunities for career development
  • a Trust vehicle will be provided to use during working hours
  • tools and equipment
  • Department uniform
  • support your health and wellbeing at work, including a complete occupational health and a free Physiotherapy service
  • FREE confidential counselling support
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work scheme
  • FREE on site parking
  • we will pay for your initial DBS check (excluding the annual update service charge of £13)
  • Health Service discounts and many more

Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year + RRP £3276.96 (paid pro rata per calendar month)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-CORP6567018-A

Job locations

The Hollies

155 Ribbans Park Road

Ipswich

IP3 8XL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Two years experience having demonstrated high technical verstility and flexability

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a mental health or secure services hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised and registered CITB or EITB minimum three year apprenticeship in plumbing/mechanical engineering AND/OR City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Parts 1, 2 & 3 or Plumbing NVQ 1, 2 & 3 OR BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Accredited Certificate Scheme (ACS) Gas Training:- CCN1 - Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety COCN1 - Core Commercial Natural Gas Safety
  • Full UK driving licence for ability to drive Trust vehicles

Desirable

  • BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Two years experience having demonstrated high technical verstility and flexability

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a mental health or secure services hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised and registered CITB or EITB minimum three year apprenticeship in plumbing/mechanical engineering AND/OR City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Parts 1, 2 & 3 or Plumbing NVQ 1, 2 & 3 OR BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Accredited Certificate Scheme (ACS) Gas Training:- CCN1 - Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety COCN1 - Core Commercial Natural Gas Safety
  • Full UK driving licence for ability to drive Trust vehicles

Desirable

  • BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

The Hollies

155 Ribbans Park Road

Ipswich

IP3 8XL


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

The Hollies

155 Ribbans Park Road

Ipswich

IP3 8XL


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Maintenance Services Manager - Suffolk

John Barber

john.barber@nsft.nhs.uk

01473320939

Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year + RRP £3276.96 (paid pro rata per calendar month)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-CORP6567018-A

Job locations

The Hollies

155 Ribbans Park Road

Ipswich

IP3 8XL


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