Maintenance Technician Plumbing/Mechanical

Job summary

This plumbing role is based at Fieldhead hospital in Wakefield but covers other health centres in the Wakefield area that sits under the trust footprint.

The role is maintaining all aspects of the mechanical systems both internally and externally on the buildings which covers over 15 inpatient mental health units.

The work is varied and changes on a day to day basis in line with service needs, requirements and prioritisation of works.

Estates trust vehicles are utilised for traveling around the footprint of the trust and the successful candidates skillset may at times need to be used on the Barnsley properties which includes Kendray hospital and the surrounding area.

This is an exciting role for the right candidate that likes a challenge in a very demanding environment.

The successful candidate will become part of a small team of plumbers who work in with and support other trades in day to day duties.

Preventive maintenance works are the main duties of this post but you will also cover reactive and new works which gives a varied balance of work.

Main duties of the job

To carry out routine mechanical maintenance of Trust properties.

Be able to be fully conversant with various types of mechanical system e.g.

Hot and cold water systems

Central Heating/underfloor heating

HVAC

Water Hygiene practices to the HTM 04

The post holder will be expected to keep up all relevant training both trade specific and mandatory NHS.

The postholder will manage his/her own workload and liaise with departmental managers for access to ward and patient areas.

To ensure mechanical stock levels are maintained and order stock and parts as required.

To ensure the quality of work is of a high standard at all times.

Required to carry out work in accordance with working at heights and permit to work system on various functions in various conditions i.e. confined spaces, boiler houses, plant rooms, stair wells etc.

Participate in an on call Rota.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

WF1 3SP

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fieldhead Hospital

Ouchthorpe Lane

Wakefield

WF1 3SP

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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