Band 5 - Mechanical Technician Estates Maintenance Worker, Estates
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Job summary
Mechanical Fitter/Plumber working within a small team at Watford General hospital.
Must be able to work unsupervised and may also be required to work at Saint Albans City hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital from time to time.
You will be required to work 37.5 hours a week and partake on an out of hours emergency call out rota.
*Must be qualified with City and guilds levels 1, 2 and 3 or the equivalent NVQ qualification.
Have completed an apprenticeship and have NHS experience or BTEC in Mechanical services, HVAC*
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Carry out planned maintenance and fault find on mechanical plant. Must be city and guilds trained and to have completed a mechanical/plumbing apprenticeship.
Able to work on Air handling units, pumps, motors heating systems and different types of ventilation systems.
Partake in the on-call emergency cover rota. Complete PPM as per HTM compliance. An understanding of Boiler plant would be beneficial.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Date posted
10 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,828 to £36,311 a year inc. HCA. Also including 12.5% R&R to be reviewed annually
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-G-8169-RA1
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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