Job summary
A vacancy have arisen for an experienced maintenance assistant to join our operational estates team.
The post holder will work mainly unsupervised undertaking and assist with essential repair works and general maintenance activities in healthcare buildings at the request of the Estates Supervisor (Operations) and carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with Trust procedures.
We require a highly motivated individual to join our team. You will be an experienced maintenance person, qualified to an appropriate level of competence (City and Guilds Level 2 in relevant Building Services Engineering or significant equivalent experience, and all round knowledge of building services operation and maintenance).
Previous work in a healthcare environment will be an advantage.
Good communication skills are essential, as is a flexible approach and willingness to undertake further job training as required. You must be numerate and literate with good written and personal skills. Experience of using electronic record keeping systems will also be an advantage.
For a detailed scope of duties and responsibilities for this role please refer to the job description and the person specification.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a professional robust estates maintenance and repair service across Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington, Altrincham (WTWA) Opal House and associated 'Off Campus' Properties.
- Have basic skills and knowledge of electrical, mechanical, carpentry, landscaping and construction trades to undertake maintenance, repair and installation work.
- To ensure that the properties are maintained in accordance with the service level agreements and to the appropriate quality and standards expected.
- To maintain a high-quality environment for both clinical and non-clinical staff, patients and visitors.
- Assist with other estates staff and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
- To assist, plan and organise operational maintenance for the Trust under guidance;
- Execute a range of controlled operations e.g. isolations, interruptions of electrical supplies, under guidance.
- Provide estates assistance across the WTWA sites as required for resilience and as instructed by senior staff.
- Be flexible in working hours to achieve the operational delivery for the WTWA sites, particularly during periods of cold weather where gritting may be required.
- Full UK driving licence is required
Expected to share their skills and knowledge with other colleagues
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £1.8bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating the most exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and 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're proud to be one of the major academic research centres and education providers in England and Research and Innovation is the heart of all we do, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We're also excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable and tackling climate change.
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.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
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.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
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 2 in relevant discipline such as Building Services Engineering or significant equivalent experience.
- Full Valid Driving license
Desirable
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's (Including Maths, Science and English) grade 4+
- NVQ Level 3/ ONC in relevant Engineering subject.
- Evidence of Continuing Learning ,Health & Safety Awareness , Manual Handling Training , First Aid Trained
Experience
Essential
- Basic Experience in electrical, mechanical, landscape and general construction works
- Experience in Operational Estates delivery
Desirable
- ,NHS experience ,Installation and Maintenance Processes and Procedures ,Experience in the production and development of estate related audits and control procedures, Working Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's. ,Experience of working in a pressurised reactive environment ,Knowledge of a variety of computer-based Building Management Systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH requirements related to gardening services
- A good working knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation requirements as they relate to estates and environmental issues within the NHS Trust estate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds Level 2 in relevant discipline such as Building Services Engineering or significant equivalent experience.
- Full Valid Driving license
Desirable
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's (Including Maths, Science and English) grade 4+
- NVQ Level 3/ ONC in relevant Engineering subject.
- Evidence of Continuing Learning ,Health & Safety Awareness , Manual Handling Training , First Aid Trained
Experience
Essential
- Basic Experience in electrical, mechanical, landscape and general construction works
- Experience in Operational Estates delivery
Desirable
- ,NHS experience ,Installation and Maintenance Processes and Procedures ,Experience in the production and development of estate related audits and control procedures, Working Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's. ,Experience of working in a pressurised reactive environment ,Knowledge of a variety of computer-based Building Management Systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH requirements related to gardening services
- A good working knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation requirements as they relate to estates and environmental issues within the NHS Trust estate
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wythenshawe - Estates & Facilities Directorate - 1st Floor International House
Ledson Rd
Manchester
M23 9GP
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
