Job summary
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Multi-Skilled Cratsperson.Working with the Northern and Yorkshire Assessment Centre, the 4 year fixed term apprenticeship would suit applicants who are committed to learning and have the practical and dexterity skills required to successfully complete this demanding yet rewarding apprenticeship.Working across hospital sites, you will gain experience in the Diagnosing, fault finding, and repair faults on range of plant, equipment and services.
Attending further education college , you will develop your skills in using basic hand skills and performing engineering operations, advancing to complete a HNC qualification in an Engineering Discipline.
Main duties of the job
Multi-Skilled Craftsperson's are responsible for the day to day Diagnosing, fault finding, and repair faults on range of plant, equipment and services.
As an apprentice you will apply logic to problem solving, completing all work to a very high standard at all times to ensure patient safety. You will have the ability to work under pressure either alone or as part of a team to meet competing deadlines .
A keen interest in Engineering is essential
You must have good basic IT skills in order to maintain accurate equipment records.
About us
The Multi-Skilled Estates team are a highly cohesive team of around 15 staff, skilled in the maintenance and repair of a wide range of plant, equipment and services.
The team cover all hospitals and community premises within the West Northumbria Healthcare area, including Hexham Hospital, Haltwhistle Hospital and Haydon Bridge Health Centre.Working Monday to Friday, the team also provide emergency out of hours cover 24/7 to provide support to clinical colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out, under supervision, the following aspects, in order to meet training requirements for framework:
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- Diagnose, fault find, and repair faults on range of plant, equipment and services
- Manufacture, assemble, erect, install and test new work including minor improvements ensuring compliance with Trust and Apprentice safety standards and procedures
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance to statutory requirements
- Carry out statutory inspections and testing of plant, equipment and services to ensure their safe operation and meet current standards
- Use all relevant tools and equipment as necessary
- Plan and evaluate and order materials for the necessary job requisitions
- Communicate with others on aspects of their work, including any problems encountered
- Make arrangements to attend wards / departments for access or availability of room / area / equipment to carry out work as requested
- Participate in systems of work and complete all necessary paperwork to Statutory and Trust requirements
- Follow drawings, specifications under the necessary guidance of others
- Follow Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out, under supervision, the following aspects, in order to meet training requirements for framework:
-
- Diagnose, fault find, and repair faults on range of plant, equipment and services
- Manufacture, assemble, erect, install and test new work including minor improvements ensuring compliance with Trust and Apprentice safety standards and procedures
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance to statutory requirements
- Carry out statutory inspections and testing of plant, equipment and services to ensure their safe operation and meet current standards
- Use all relevant tools and equipment as necessary
- Plan and evaluate and order materials for the necessary job requisitions
- Communicate with others on aspects of their work, including any problems encountered
- Make arrangements to attend wards / departments for access or availability of room / area / equipment to carry out work as requested
- Participate in systems of work and complete all necessary paperwork to Statutory and Trust requirements
- Follow drawings, specifications under the necessary guidance of others
- Follow Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
- Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
- Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject
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).
