Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week- 2 Vacancies available
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 trustwide serving our sites
across the West and South Yorkshire districts although primarily based at
Fieldhead Hospital in Wakefield could also include Kendray in Barnsley and
Cheswold Park Hospital in Doncaster.
If you are looking for a long term
career opportunity, with excellent training prospects working for the NHS this
role could be for you.
At the time of advertising,
this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or
occupational requirements) set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason,
unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this
moment in time.
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.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
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
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 Technical Support 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.
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.
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.
For further Job information, please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Technical Support 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.
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.
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.
For further Job information, please see attached job description.
Person Specification
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
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
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
Special Knowledge and 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
- 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).
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).
Person Specification
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
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
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
Special Knowledge and 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
- 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).
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).
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.
