Job summary
To build
up a comprehensive level of experience and knowledge in mechanical maintenance
and plumbing/and piped services, minor new works 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 gain experience in aspects of mechanical services including piped
water systems and distribution/storage, pressurised systems gas distribution
oil piped systems to broaden their knowledge base and to adapt to multi trade working
especially where mechanical and electrical services and plant are
inter-dependant.
The post
holder will ensure they keep up to date with changing technical requirements
within the NHS commensurate with the post via HTM (Hospital Technical Memoranda)
Health and Safety publications relating to Gas and Water storage and
distribution, additional training offered and technical trade literature.
During the
second and third year the post holder will be expected to learn all duties of
the mechanical crafts person (B4) and on completion of a recognised
apprenticeship and qualification the apprentice will become a qualified
mechanical maintenance craftsperson and be competent in all areas included in
duties and responsibilities of a band 4 mechanical trades person.
On the
final year (4th) the post holder will ensure he/she is qualified up
to NVQ3 in all mechanical systems and will continue to develop his/her skills
to multi-skilled across relevant trades.
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
2. 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.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
To work closely with Ward Managers and work along side
patients and have an understanding of their needs whilst carrying out duties.
Establish good working relationships with all points of
contact with estate users, ensuring they are kept informed about the progress of
work as required.
Driving hospital vehicles and plant as required (not
H.G.V.).
The post
holder on completion of their training will be expected to participate in The
out of hours on call rota which involves multi skilling across all trades,
bringing you into contact with sewage and other bodily fluids (for which
protective equipment must be worn).
The post
holder will be expected to work at any properties throughout the Trust as
instructed by the Estates Officer (Operational).
The post
holder will on occasions be required to work overtime/change working hours if
the need of service dictates.
All Trust
employees are expected to maintain existing skills and develop/receive training
in new skills as required to carry out work of the Trust.
To ensure
the appropriate use of safety and protective clothing and equipment, as
required by good working practice and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
To read
understand and apply safety guidance notes, hazard letters, fire instructions
and other such documents as issued to the post holder by Estates Officer
(Operational).
It is the
responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out
in accordance with best practice Risk Management.
All
employees are expected to observe the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy in
their behaviour to the public and fellow employees.
The
content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when
necessary and in line with the service developments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. 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.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
To work closely with Ward Managers and work along side
patients and have an understanding of their needs whilst carrying out duties.
Establish good working relationships with all points of
contact with estate users, ensuring they are kept informed about the progress of
work as required.
Driving hospital vehicles and plant as required (not
H.G.V.).
The post
holder on completion of their training will be expected to participate in The
out of hours on call rota which involves multi skilling across all trades,
bringing you into contact with sewage and other bodily fluids (for which
protective equipment must be worn).
The post
holder will be expected to work at any properties throughout the Trust as
instructed by the Estates Officer (Operational).
The post
holder will on occasions be required to work overtime/change working hours if
the need of service dictates.
All Trust
employees are expected to maintain existing skills and develop/receive training
in new skills as required to carry out work of the Trust.
To ensure
the appropriate use of safety and protective clothing and equipment, as
required by good working practice and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
To read
understand and apply safety guidance notes, hazard letters, fire instructions
and other such documents as issued to the post holder by Estates Officer
(Operational).
It is the
responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out
in accordance with best practice Risk Management.
All
employees are expected to observe the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy in
their behaviour to the public and fellow employees.
The
content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when
necessary and in line with the service developments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- JTL Assessed
- Minimum of 3 GCSE grade A C in Maths; English Language and one science subject.
Desirable
- 5 GCSE inclusive of the 3 essential
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
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Smart appearance
- Flexible in working hours/on call
- Team player
- Self motivated
- Willingness to learn
- Confidentiality
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle or willingness to learn at own expense.
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
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Aware of the need of others particularly in the healthcare environment.
- To understand the need for confidentiality.
- To be aware of personal Health and Safety and that of others.
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to various situations in a caring manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- JTL Assessed
- Minimum of 3 GCSE grade A C in Maths; English Language and one science subject.
Desirable
- 5 GCSE inclusive of the 3 essential
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
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Smart appearance
- Flexible in working hours/on call
- Team player
- Self motivated
- Willingness to learn
- Confidentiality
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle or willingness to learn at own expense.
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
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Aware of the need of others particularly in the healthcare environment.
- To understand the need for confidentiality.
- To be aware of personal Health and Safety and that of others.
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to various situations in a caring manner
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).
