Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
The Estates Department have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join our team. As an Estates Maintenance Worker you will carry out general building maintenance activities working as part our Estates Team. The post will be Trust wide serving our sites across the West and South Yorkshire districts although primarily based at Fieldhead Hospital in Wakefield.
If you are looking for a long term career opportunity, with excellent training prospects working for the NHS this role could be for you.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to carry out your works to a high standard on a daily basis.
The sort of jobs you may be involved in are:
- Fire Alarm / Emergency light testing.
- Portable appliance testing.
- Basic joinery repairs, fitting shelving, noticeboards etc.
- Basic building repairs.
- Drainage related works.
- Replacing lamps cleaning light fittings.
- Basic electrical tasks (with appropriate training).
- Basic Plumbing tasks.
- Assisting other trades as required.
For the right individual with aspirations to develop their skills, training opportunities may be available.
For further information or an informal chat about the position contact Chris Curry on 07946 530638 or Lee Yates on 07825 732050.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The postholder is responsible for carrying out semi skilled maintenance duties, trouble shooting/repair work and minor new works on a wide range of plant, equipment and premises within the Trust, or other organisations as directed. Progressive training and experience in elements of al craftsman skills will enable the postholder to reach levels of flexibility and competence over a wide range of traditional building and engineering work.
On a day to day basis the Estates Maintenance worker is responsible to any maintenance tradesman they may be working with, when working unsupervised he/she is directly responsible to the Estates Co-ordinator.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Care/Service/Function provision:
- To survey new work and record all details, identify and set up appropriate PPM in conjunction with the Estates Co-ordinator in accordance with manufacturers instructions and Health Guidance notes.
- Working as part of a Team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Mechanical - Wheelchairs, trolleys, filing cabinets, pool tables, regen ovens, dishwashers, swivel chairs.
- Electrical - Maintain and repair general lighting, street lighting, hoovers, fridges and portable appliances (inc. PAT testing). Repair and maintain data and telephone sockets. Repair / Maintain / electronic security systems.
- Plumbing - Installation/overhaul of toilet and cisterns, sinks, washing machines, drainage systems, internal and external plumbing. Calorifiers inspections. Legionella - work in accordance with HTM 04-01,HSG 274 and L8.
- Joinery - Locks, doors, door handles, door closers, shelving, notice boards, pictures, curtain tracking, key cutting. Glazing replacing broken windows, installing security film.
- Building - Replacing guttering, fall pipes, manholes, flags, kerbs. Assist the multi skilled builder in new works and demolition on internal/external walls.
- Gardening - Assisting the gardener in summer as required relating to grass cutting, weeding, gutter cleaning and correct use of mechanical equipment lawn mowers, strimmers etc.
- Bolier Plant- Operation of Boiler plant, combined heating and power plant. Electrical generator maintenance waste, oil, batteries.
- General - Tidiness of plant rooms, workshop, boiler rooms, flat roofs, ensuring workshop materials are put away and stock items replaced
- To work closely with Ward Managers and work along side patients and have and 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 postholder may 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).
Managing Self:
- The Post holder will be expected to work at any properties throughout the Trust as instructed by the Estates Co-ordinator.
- The postholder will on occasions be required to work overtime/change working hours if the need of service dictates.
- To be trained in C & R and become an authorised key holder for the RSU.
- 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 postholder by Estates Co-ordinator.
- It is the responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with best practice Risk Management.
- Required to carry out work in accordance with working at height and permit to work system on various functions in carious conditions i.e., confined spaces, sewerage, drains, boiler house, patient equipment, heights and unblocking sluice master.
- To work from ladders, to erect and work from scaffold (once trained) and safe use of safety harness systems.
For full job description please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The postholder is responsible for carrying out semi skilled maintenance duties, trouble shooting/repair work and minor new works on a wide range of plant, equipment and premises within the Trust, or other organisations as directed. Progressive training and experience in elements of al craftsman skills will enable the postholder to reach levels of flexibility and competence over a wide range of traditional building and engineering work.
On a day to day basis the Estates Maintenance worker is responsible to any maintenance tradesman they may be working with, when working unsupervised he/she is directly responsible to the Estates Co-ordinator.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Care/Service/Function provision:
- To survey new work and record all details, identify and set up appropriate PPM in conjunction with the Estates Co-ordinator in accordance with manufacturers instructions and Health Guidance notes.
- Working as part of a Team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Mechanical - Wheelchairs, trolleys, filing cabinets, pool tables, regen ovens, dishwashers, swivel chairs.
- Electrical - Maintain and repair general lighting, street lighting, hoovers, fridges and portable appliances (inc. PAT testing). Repair and maintain data and telephone sockets. Repair / Maintain / electronic security systems.
- Plumbing - Installation/overhaul of toilet and cisterns, sinks, washing machines, drainage systems, internal and external plumbing. Calorifiers inspections. Legionella - work in accordance with HTM 04-01,HSG 274 and L8.
- Joinery - Locks, doors, door handles, door closers, shelving, notice boards, pictures, curtain tracking, key cutting. Glazing replacing broken windows, installing security film.
- Building - Replacing guttering, fall pipes, manholes, flags, kerbs. Assist the multi skilled builder in new works and demolition on internal/external walls.
- Gardening - Assisting the gardener in summer as required relating to grass cutting, weeding, gutter cleaning and correct use of mechanical equipment lawn mowers, strimmers etc.
- Bolier Plant- Operation of Boiler plant, combined heating and power plant. Electrical generator maintenance waste, oil, batteries.
- General - Tidiness of plant rooms, workshop, boiler rooms, flat roofs, ensuring workshop materials are put away and stock items replaced
- To work closely with Ward Managers and work along side patients and have and 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 postholder may 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).
Managing Self:
- The Post holder will be expected to work at any properties throughout the Trust as instructed by the Estates Co-ordinator.
- The postholder will on occasions be required to work overtime/change working hours if the need of service dictates.
- To be trained in C & R and become an authorised key holder for the RSU.
- 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 postholder by Estates Co-ordinator.
- It is the responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with best practice Risk Management.
- Required to carry out work in accordance with working at height and permit to work system on various functions in carious conditions i.e., confined spaces, sewerage, drains, boiler house, patient equipment, heights and unblocking sluice master.
- To work from ladders, to erect and work from scaffold (once trained) and safe use of safety harness systems.
For full job description please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 in a relevant Trade.
- C&G in Welding
- or
- C&G in Portable Appliance Testing
- or
- Relevant experience.
Desirable
- NVQ 3 or City Guilds in -
- Electrical,
- Mechanical,
- Plumbing,
- Building Services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of costing, implementing and running small schemes within Budget.
- Experience of Electronic Security Systems.
- Experience of Data/Telephone infrastructure.
- Basic Joinery, Building, Plumbing, Calorifiers, Boiler Plant.
- Ability to order stock items.
Training
Essential
- Fully conversant with Health & Safety issues in a hospital environment.
- Electrical safety.
- Basic Plumbing.
- Legionella/Water hygiene.
Desirable
- Water bye law Regulations.
- Gas safety.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out work at other trades.
- To provide written reports relating to incidents/maintenance.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and supervise oneself.
Desirable
- COSHH.
- Welding.
- Refrigeration.
- Security Conscious.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Physically fit.
- Head for heights and confined spaces.
- Able to communicate with medical patients and other works staff.
- Good communicator.
- Smart appearance.
- Flexible in working hours/on call.
- Team player.
- Self motivated.
- Willingness to learn.
- Confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ2 in a relevant Trade.
- C&G in Welding
- or
- C&G in Portable Appliance Testing
- or
- Relevant experience.
Desirable
- NVQ 3 or City Guilds in -
- Electrical,
- Mechanical,
- Plumbing,
- Building Services.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of costing, implementing and running small schemes within Budget.
- Experience of Electronic Security Systems.
- Experience of Data/Telephone infrastructure.
- Basic Joinery, Building, Plumbing, Calorifiers, Boiler Plant.
- Ability to order stock items.
Training
Essential
- Fully conversant with Health & Safety issues in a hospital environment.
- Electrical safety.
- Basic Plumbing.
- Legionella/Water hygiene.
Desirable
- Water bye law Regulations.
- Gas safety.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out work at other trades.
- To provide written reports relating to incidents/maintenance.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and supervise oneself.
Desirable
- COSHH.
- Welding.
- Refrigeration.
- Security Conscious.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Physically fit.
- Head for heights and confined spaces.
- Able to communicate with medical patients and other works staff.
- Good communicator.
- Smart appearance.
- Flexible in working hours/on call.
- Team player.
- Self motivated.
- Willingness to learn.
- Confidentiality.
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.
