Job summary
To efficiently maintain and provide a reliable Engineering service at St Richards Hospital, Laundry, and other Trust sites. Perform work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine. Accountable for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of plant and equipment within their area of responsibility. Undertaking Planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor improvement works across the hospital as directed by management, ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards and procedures are upheld.
Main duties of the job
The Multiskilled Craftsperson will be employed on work appropriate to their core skills. They will however be expected to perform in areas where deemed competent and suitably trained to a multiskilled level, with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and site competence to enable them to work independently or together with all trades within the Estates department.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: -
Planned Preventative & Reactive Maintenance. Emergency Generator Testing LV Switchboards Minor electrical installs and alterations. Minor plumbing installs and alterations 3 phase motors Electrical Distribution systems and boards including UPS Lift maintenance including entrapment release BMS controls. Air Conditioning and ventilation. Standard & Emergency lighting circuit testing and repair Fire alarm maintenance & testing Kitchen and catering equipment. Gas fired steam Boilers and low-pressure hot water systems. Cold water systems & storage tanks. Compressed air plant services. General plumbing duties Domestic hot water services and water softeners. Heating services. Medical piped gases and vacuum. Refrigeration plant and services. Steam and condensate plant and services. Drainage and waste disposal system All other engineering services under the control of the Workshop Manager
Please see JD and Person Spec for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: -
Planned Preventative & Reactive Maintenance. Emergency Generator Testing LV Switchboards Minor electrical installs and alterations. Minor plumbing installs and alterations 3 phase motors Electrical Distribution systems and boards including UPS Lift maintenance including entrapment release BMS controls. Air Conditioning and ventilation. Standard & Emergency lighting circuit testing and repair Fire alarm maintenance & testing Kitchen and catering equipment. Gas fired steam Boilers and low-pressure hot water systems. Cold water systems & storage tanks. Compressed air plant services. General plumbing duties Domestic hot water services and water softeners. Heating services. Medical piped gases and vacuum. Refrigeration plant and services. Steam and condensate plant and services. Drainage and waste disposal system All other engineering services under the control of the Workshop Manager
Please see JD and Person Spec for full details
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds plus relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a level equivalent to HNC
- Completion of a recognized electrical trade apprenticeship and experience in a similar technical discipline
- N.V Q equivalent qualifications level 3 and 18th Edition
- Experience in all aspects of electrical and building services
- Experience of working on large complex systems
Desirable
- Experience of maintenance and of BMS controls -01)
- Experience of maintenance of Fire alarm systems
- Experience of maintenance of Emergency lighting
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills at all levels, able to communicate highly technical information. Be able to communicate with other staff groups and have a good understanding of patient safety issues.
- Good Understanding of complex mechanical drawings and computer data. Be able to interpret and make decisions based on this data.
Desirable
- Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estates issues, including an in depth understanding of maintenance procedures within a medical environment.
- Have a sound knowledge of safe working practices, standards and regulations appertaining to electrical systems.
- Be able to use software systems for job monitoring and control.
Physical Skills
Essential
- To be able to concentrate for periods of time. Physically fit and able to work in adverse conditions.
Other Qualities
Essential
- Participate in the On call rota/out of hours at short notice
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds plus relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a level equivalent to HNC
- Completion of a recognized electrical trade apprenticeship and experience in a similar technical discipline
- N.V Q equivalent qualifications level 3 and 18th Edition
- Experience in all aspects of electrical and building services
- Experience of working on large complex systems
Desirable
- Experience of maintenance and of BMS controls -01)
- Experience of maintenance of Fire alarm systems
- Experience of maintenance of Emergency lighting
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills at all levels, able to communicate highly technical information. Be able to communicate with other staff groups and have a good understanding of patient safety issues.
- Good Understanding of complex mechanical drawings and computer data. Be able to interpret and make decisions based on this data.
Desirable
- Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estates issues, including an in depth understanding of maintenance procedures within a medical environment.
- Have a sound knowledge of safe working practices, standards and regulations appertaining to electrical systems.
- Be able to use software systems for job monitoring and control.
Physical Skills
Essential
- To be able to concentrate for periods of time. Physically fit and able to work in adverse conditions.
Other Qualities
Essential
- Participate in the On call rota/out of hours at short notice
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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
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).
