Job summary
The WTWA Estates Team provides a wide range of estate and property management services across Wythenshawe Hospital, Trafford Hospital, Withington Community Hospital and Altrincham Hospital (WTWA). The Team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical, Plumber, HVAC or multi skilled engineer to join our estates maintenance team to support the delivery of Hard FM services across the estate.
The WTWA Estates Tradesperson (Mechanical, Plumber, HVAC or multi skilled engineer) will be responsible for supporting the team in ensuring that all buildings, plant & infrastructure are maintained safely and cost effectively within agreed statutory requirements, in accordance with NHS and Trust policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team environment with diverse healthcare professionals, supporting delivery of maintenance works through in-house staff and contractors in a hospital environment. As part of this role you and the team will be delivering estates maintenance and compliance services each day to different service users across WTWA. Each day, project or challenge will be different, so if variety is what keeps you motivated then this is the job for you
You will be willing and able to undertake on-call duties (for which an on-call supplement is payable). Being on-call is required as part of this role. You must also be able to undertake additional overtime working as required to meet the contingencies of the service
Main duties of the job
- To participate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking mechanical day-to-day reactive repairs, planned maintenance, installation, and minor improvements. It will be anticipated that some general building repair duties will also be required to be undertaken.
- The post holder will be required to carry out small works as required. Plan, set out, manufacture, assemble, erect, and install new works utilising relevant drawings, specifications, instruments, machinery, tools and equipment. Test, certify and commission services and equipment upon completion. Assist in developing cost plans for small works with the WTWA Estates Officer as required.
- Undertake the planned preventative maintenance of complex plant, equipment and services following both manufacturers and local procedures guidelines.
- Undertake a full range of reactive maintenance works of complex plant, equipment and services following both manufacturers and local procedure guidelines in a timely manner.
- To undertake overtime working by mutual agreement so as to ensure the needs of the service are satisfied.
- Ensure safe systems of works and associated permits are adhered to at all times where applicable.
- Travel to other sites within the WTWA portfolio to assist in Planned & Reactive estate duties.
- To participate in the WTWA On Call Rota system in dealing with out of hour's emergencies.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds Level 3/ NVQ Level 3/ ONC in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or significant equivalent experience
- Ability to travel
- Legionella awareness
- Familiar with: (1) Building Regulations; (2) Health and Safety at Work Act; (3) Asbestos Regulations; (4) COSHH Regulations; (5) Air Handling Units; (6) Air conditioning Plant; (7) LPHW systems; (8) L8 Control of Legionella; (9) Building Management Systems; (10) CAFM system i.e. Planet/ Concerto; (11) TIG Welding
Desirable
- Asbestos Awareness
- Health & Safety Awareness
- Risk Assessment Training
- Manual Handling Training
- Lift Release Training
- Competent Person in Ventilation, Medical gas, pressure systems, lifts and water
- Competent in welding
- Working within a hospital environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a pressurised reactive environment
- Completion of a structured training program in Mechanical Engineering discipline for a minimum of 5 years
- Knowledge of a variety of computer based Building Management Systems i.e. CAFM
- Experience of estate related audits and control procedures
- Practical and theoretical building structure and fabric knowledge
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS Estates HTMs and HBNs
- Experience in both Operational Estates activities in a large Acute NHS Organisation
- Experience of working for an NHS Trust with outsourced services through a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Agreement
- Experience of Service Level Agreements
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals at all levels in the organisation and externally
- Good communication skills both written and verbally
- Ability to present information in clear and understandable format
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to carry out works across trades
- Well-developed problem solving skills and a flexible approach to developing solutions
- To undertake best and safe practices under Health and Safety Guidelines
- Maintaining continuous Professional Development by training
- IT literate
Knowledge and Requirements
Essential
- Engineering knowledge/ expertise
- Knowledge of a variety of computer based Building Management Systems
- Knowledge of estate management techniques
- To cover across Trust sites
Desirable
- Familiarity with NHS estate plant and equipment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivation and act on own initiative
- Ability to build good working relationships
- Able to work with high degree of flexibility and adaptability
- A good team worker who can work effectively with clinical, managerial & other colleagues
- Honesty
- Problem solving approach
- Strong Character
- Completer/ Finisher
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure and demanding environment to ensure deadlines are met
- Evidence of diplomacy and negotiating skills
- Ability to interact at all levels
- Patient and Understanding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds Level 3/ NVQ Level 3/ ONC in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or significant equivalent experience
- Ability to travel
- Legionella awareness
- Familiar with: (1) Building Regulations; (2) Health and Safety at Work Act; (3) Asbestos Regulations; (4) COSHH Regulations; (5) Air Handling Units; (6) Air conditioning Plant; (7) LPHW systems; (8) L8 Control of Legionella; (9) Building Management Systems; (10) CAFM system i.e. Planet/ Concerto; (11) TIG Welding
Desirable
- Asbestos Awareness
- Health & Safety Awareness
- Risk Assessment Training
- Manual Handling Training
- Lift Release Training
- Competent Person in Ventilation, Medical gas, pressure systems, lifts and water
- Competent in welding
- Working within a hospital environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a pressurised reactive environment
- Completion of a structured training program in Mechanical Engineering discipline for a minimum of 5 years
- Knowledge of a variety of computer based Building Management Systems i.e. CAFM
- Experience of estate related audits and control procedures
- Practical and theoretical building structure and fabric knowledge
Desirable
- Awareness of NHS Estates HTMs and HBNs
- Experience in both Operational Estates activities in a large Acute NHS Organisation
- Experience of working for an NHS Trust with outsourced services through a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Agreement
- Experience of Service Level Agreements
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals at all levels in the organisation and externally
- Good communication skills both written and verbally
- Ability to present information in clear and understandable format
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to carry out works across trades
- Well-developed problem solving skills and a flexible approach to developing solutions
- To undertake best and safe practices under Health and Safety Guidelines
- Maintaining continuous Professional Development by training
- IT literate
Knowledge and Requirements
Essential
- Engineering knowledge/ expertise
- Knowledge of a variety of computer based Building Management Systems
- Knowledge of estate management techniques
- To cover across Trust sites
Desirable
- Familiarity with NHS estate plant and equipment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivation and act on own initiative
- Ability to build good working relationships
- Able to work with high degree of flexibility and adaptability
- A good team worker who can work effectively with clinical, managerial & other colleagues
- Honesty
- Problem solving approach
- Strong Character
- Completer/ Finisher
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure and demanding environment to ensure deadlines are met
- Evidence of diplomacy and negotiating skills
- Ability to interact at all levels
- Patient and Understanding
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).
