Job summary
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic Mechanical Maintenance Assistant to join our multi-Skilled Estates team providing operational maintenance services to a large acute hospital and associated properties.
You will be a keen and enthusiastic team member with a recognised plumbing and water safety experience and qualifications within a complex building services environment.
Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Bank Holidays
- Good pension scheme
- Band 3 pay scale (subject to NHS T&C's) (subject to suitable qualifications)
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications.
If you are successful in your application for this position your commencement date will coincide with the Trust's Induction programme held on a monthly basis. Attendance on the full induction programme is a mandatory requirement prior to starting in the work area. Therefore, if parts of this induction fall outside of the normal contracted hours of duty for this position, you will be requested to make arrangements to enable you to fully attend the Induction.
The informal contact details contained in this advert are for enquiry purposes only.
Main duties of the job
This post is to join part of the Maintenance Team of Kettering General Hospital who provides maintenance services, both planned and reactive, for the properties belonging to the Hospital
The main role for this post holder will be to undertake planned preventative maintenance tasks and reactive jobs ensuring the trust comply with statutory and mandatory compliance.
The post holder is expected to provide a comprehensive repair and maintenance service for Mechanical Engineering systems and installations in all buildings occupied and operated by the Hospital
The post holder will carry out necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and continuous operation of the Mechanical engineering services and the building plant located in the Trust.
The post holder will undertake specific maintenance tasks and will carry out maintenance and repairs across a wide range of interconnected highly complex plant and equipment, reporting to Mechanical Supervisor
The post holder will be working to established Mechanical engineering procedures, good practice, organisational and broad occupation policies. Often working to measured standards and procedures which require specific training; in first line response situations the post holder will need to establish how such policies can be implemented.
The Estates Department are currently looking for three applicants to be able to cover two shift patterns from Mon-Thu 08:00 till 16:30 and fri 08:00 till 16:00.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- A qualification in a plumbing/mechanical services e.g. NVQ level 2
Desirable
- GCSE Maths Grade C or above
- GCSE English Grade C or above
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of the mechanical maintenance of buildings services
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety issues in connection with the Construction Industry.
- Minimum of 5 years plumbing or mechanical work experience.
- Experience of working within a customer-focused repairs and maintenance service.
- Experience of working in a team and in a commercial environment.
- Experience of working with a range of portable tools, small plant, ladders and equipment to enable duties of the job to be carried out.
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS maintenance setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to record detailed and accurate repairs information relating to repair inspections or completed repair jobs.
- Able to use mobile electronic equipment (handhelds).
- Able to participate in the repairs and maintenance out-of-hours emergency service when required.
- Capable of working at heights from scaffold platforms, ladders or mechanical equipment.
- Able to carry out a repair job or improvement task that involves physical strength, stamina and standing, kneeling or crouching.
- Must hold a current valid driving licence.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- A qualification in a plumbing/mechanical services e.g. NVQ level 2
Desirable
- GCSE Maths Grade C or above
- GCSE English Grade C or above
Experience
Essential
- Good understanding of the mechanical maintenance of buildings services
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety issues in connection with the Construction Industry.
- Minimum of 5 years plumbing or mechanical work experience.
- Experience of working within a customer-focused repairs and maintenance service.
- Experience of working in a team and in a commercial environment.
- Experience of working with a range of portable tools, small plant, ladders and equipment to enable duties of the job to be carried out.
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS maintenance setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to record detailed and accurate repairs information relating to repair inspections or completed repair jobs.
- Able to use mobile electronic equipment (handhelds).
- Able to participate in the repairs and maintenance out-of-hours emergency service when required.
- Capable of working at heights from scaffold platforms, ladders or mechanical equipment.
- Able to carry out a repair job or improvement task that involves physical strength, stamina and standing, kneeling or crouching.
- Must hold a current valid driving licence.
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.
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.
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).
