Job summary
To build up a comprehensive
level of experience and knowledge in mechanical maintenance and plumbing/and
piped services, minor new works within the healthcare environment through
structured training and hands on work experience.
To achieve an NVQ level 2 or
equivalent in mechanical craft work during the first two years.
The post holder will participate
in Health and Safety training and comply with all written instructions in order
to carry out tasks in a safe manner to themselves and others.
You will be paid a percentage of the band 4 salary scale until completion of your apprenticeship.
Main duties of the job
Professional
Maintain a professional appearance in line with
the Trust dress code
Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours
(available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the
responsible position of the role, maintaining the public confidence
Maintain professional and courteous working
relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and
every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the client
group and respect equality at all times.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Under
guidance to carry out day to day routine maintenance of mechanical services
plant and equipment throughout Trust properties and other organisations as
directed.
2. To
carry out planned maintenance work.
3. To
carry out new mechanical works as and when required to the appropriate Codes of
Practice and Regulations.
4. Interpret
work from all instructions, drawings and specifications.
5. To
diagnose and repair faults in mechanical plant and equipment: - Under
supervision year 1
Pipework
Services
Ductwork
Systems
Plumbing
Systems
Hot
and Cold water installations including requirements for control of Legionella
LPHW
and MPHW systems water treatment
Boilers
and ancillaries, Pumps and valves
Air
conditioning equipment and controls
Heating
controls, boiler controls and associated equipment
Air-conditioning
and refrigeration equipment
Laundry
and sterilising plant and equipment
Waste
disposal and sluicing equipment
Medical
Gas systems.
Various
other hospital equipment and installations
Decontamination
system
7. To ensure
stock levels are maintained and order stock as required.
8. Understand fully the inter-relationship
between various maintenance crafts and to participate in the multi skilling in
place (once trained).
9. To carry out work in accordance with
working at height and permit to work systems on various functions in various
conditions i.e. confined space,
10. To work from ladders, to erect and work
from scaffold (once trained) and safe use of safety harness system.
11. To carry out work of a lesser trade.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Under
guidance to carry out day to day routine maintenance of mechanical services
plant and equipment throughout Trust properties and other organisations as
directed.
2. To
carry out planned maintenance work.
3. To
carry out new mechanical works as and when required to the appropriate Codes of
Practice and Regulations.
4. Interpret
work from all instructions, drawings and specifications.
5. To
diagnose and repair faults in mechanical plant and equipment: - Under
supervision year 1
Pipework
Services
Ductwork
Systems
Plumbing
Systems
Hot
and Cold water installations including requirements for control of Legionella
LPHW
and MPHW systems water treatment
Boilers
and ancillaries, Pumps and valves
Air
conditioning equipment and controls
Heating
controls, boiler controls and associated equipment
Air-conditioning
and refrigeration equipment
Laundry
and sterilising plant and equipment
Waste
disposal and sluicing equipment
Medical
Gas systems.
Various
other hospital equipment and installations
Decontamination
system
7. To ensure
stock levels are maintained and order stock as required.
8. Understand fully the inter-relationship
between various maintenance crafts and to participate in the multi skilling in
place (once trained).
9. To carry out work in accordance with
working at height and permit to work systems on various functions in various
conditions i.e. confined space,
10. To work from ladders, to erect and work
from scaffold (once trained) and safe use of safety harness system.
11. To carry out work of a lesser trade.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 3 GCSE grade A C
- In Maths; English Language and one science subject.
Desirable
- 5 GCSE inclusive of the 3 essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Ability to work with hand tools
Desirable
- Evidence of extra interests in technical subjects / activities
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A good communicator written and verbal able to participate in discussion and assess people/situations.
- Confident willing to learn.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- A desire/willingness to progress.
- Ability to complete tasks, participate in training, and give feedback.
Desirable
- Training / exposure to discussion groups. Evidence of projects undertaken
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 3 GCSE grade A C
- In Maths; English Language and one science subject.
Desirable
- 5 GCSE inclusive of the 3 essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Ability to work with hand tools
Desirable
- Evidence of extra interests in technical subjects / activities
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A good communicator written and verbal able to participate in discussion and assess people/situations.
- Confident willing to learn.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- A desire/willingness to progress.
- Ability to complete tasks, participate in training, and give feedback.
Desirable
- Training / exposure to discussion groups. Evidence of projects undertaken
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).
