Job summary
Maintenance Technician Multi Skilled (Mechanical) - Training Position
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a trainee multi-skilled Technician to work within our Estates Team here at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
Being a part of our highly skilled team of maintenance personnel the applicant will gain experience and knowledge working on a variety of plant and equipment serving the hospital's various clinical departments.
The post holder will have operational responsibility for decontamination equipment, testing and validation, boiler house duties running and maintaining the boiler plant, ventilation and heating systems across the trusts various properties.
There will be a requirement to work overtime; both rostered and ad-hoc; at short notice as required to meet the needs of the Trust and its healthcare environment. There will also be a need to form part of the on-call response team to assist our out of hours staff where required.
Applicants will work towards an NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical building services discipline, and a City & Guilds qualification to BSEN: 285 large porous load sterilizers quarterly testing.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with good communication skills, and possess the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
Main duties of the job
On Completion of Training
The primary responsibility will involve
o Maintenance of pipework systems including steam, heating, domestic hot water, medical gas and drainage including associated plant and equipment.
o Maintenance of ventilation systems within buildings incorporating associated mechanical plant and equipment.
o Maintenance of hydrotherapy pool equipment
o General plumbing including sanitaryware.
The post holder will be required to have knowledge of electrical & mechanical services including an up-to-date knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and health and safety guidance.
Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
On receipt of training act in the role of competent person for multiple disciplines including Ventilation, Water, Pressure Systems and Medical Gas Pipeline Systems.
To follow instruction of the trust Authorised Persons and guidance of the trust appoint Authorising Engineers in respect to HTM compliance and safe systems of work.
To undertake reactive and planned maintenance work across all mechanical systems as dictated by line manager, prioritise daily workload and submit accurate feedback using trust CAFM system.
To diagnose and identity faults in mechanical installations, plant and equipment and using knowledge and experience to resolve the problem.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
On Completion of Training
The successful applicant will have recognized apprenticeship and hold a City & Guilds Certificate or equivalent NVQ qualifications. The post holder will be required to undertake rostered overtime.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
There will be a requirement to work overtime; both rostered and ad-hoc; at short notice as required to meet the needs of the Trust and its healthcare environment. There will also be a need to form part of the on-call response team to assist our out of hours staff where required.
Benefits include annual leave starting at 27 days (rising to 33 days) + bank holidays per year and NHS pension scheme. There are also opportunities for training and development
If you are interested in this role and meet all the requirements it would be great to hear from you.
Job Summary
The postholder will be employed on plumbing maintenance work appropriate to their core skills throughout Stockport NHS Foundation Trust premises comprising mainly Stepping Hill Hospital and Devonshire Unit.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On Completion of Training
The successful applicant will have recognized apprenticeship and hold a City & Guilds Certificate or equivalent NVQ qualifications. The post holder will be required to undertake rostered overtime.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
There will be a requirement to work overtime; both rostered and ad-hoc; at short notice as required to meet the needs of the Trust and its healthcare environment. There will also be a need to form part of the on-call response team to assist our out of hours staff where required.
Benefits include annual leave starting at 27 days (rising to 33 days) + bank holidays per year and NHS pension scheme. There are also opportunities for training and development
If you are interested in this role and meet all the requirements it would be great to hear from you.
Job Summary
The postholder will be employed on plumbing maintenance work appropriate to their core skills throughout Stockport NHS Foundation Trust premises comprising mainly Stepping Hill Hospital and Devonshire Unit.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £21.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Mechanical or Plumbing Apprenticeship
- Level 3 City & Guilds Advance Craft Certificates or equivalent e.g. NVQ L3, BTEC L3
- Good education standard
Desirable
- HNC/ONC in Mechanical Engineering
- CP Ventilation.
- CP Water Safety
- CP Boilers & Pressure Systems
- CP Medical Gas Pipeline Systems.CP Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- City & Guilds 2391
Knowlege
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (written)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Management Techniques
Desirable
- Working Knowledge of Hospital Services
- IOSH certificate in H&S
- Intermediate/advanced PC keyboard skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Works Maintenance Background
- Experience of Plant Equipment
Desirable
- NHS Estates Background
- Experience of Building Management Systems
- Relevant Experience in Plumbing Post qualification,
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Mechanical or Plumbing Apprenticeship
- Level 3 City & Guilds Advance Craft Certificates or equivalent e.g. NVQ L3, BTEC L3
- Good education standard
Desirable
- HNC/ONC in Mechanical Engineering
- CP Ventilation.
- CP Water Safety
- CP Boilers & Pressure Systems
- CP Medical Gas Pipeline Systems.CP Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
- City & Guilds 2391
Knowlege
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively (written)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and Risk Management Techniques
Desirable
- Working Knowledge of Hospital Services
- IOSH certificate in H&S
- Intermediate/advanced PC keyboard skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Works Maintenance Background
- Experience of Plant Equipment
Desirable
- NHS Estates Background
- Experience of Building Management Systems
- Relevant Experience in Plumbing Post qualification,
Skills & Abilities
Essential
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).
