Job summary
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
The post holder will provide the necessary skills to carry out maintenance work at premises within the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, Lancaster and Morecambe areas and those organisations that have contractual arrangements with Atlas.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve working effectively and being responsive to the users needs with the minimum of supervision, whilst also providing support to the multi-skilled maintenance crafts persons and contractor staff, in the repair, installation, service of hospital plant and equipment, site facilities and building fabric.
The post holder will be progressively trained with the intention of gaining increasing competence and to enable them to achieve and apply their ability at a higher craft and multi craft workers level and to carry out the majority of non-routine and also routine works.
About us
The Company, which began trading in March 2017, was established as a wholly owned subsidiary company of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and provides fully managed healthcare facilities services, including medical devices management, capital and estates services and facilities management, to clients across the Fylde Coast and North West region.
Over the last four years we have developed and strengthened the services we provide, with an aim to provide the best high quality cost-effective property and facilities services across the North West.
Our profits are used to both help grow the business and to enhance our clients' service provision and during the recent COVID-19 pandemic we have been proud to support our clients' front line clinical services by helping to provide the best possible environment for their patients, service users, customers, staff and visitors.
Atlas enjoys the opportunities to develop and grow which it is afforded as an independent company; however, as a wholly owned subsidiary of an NHS organisation, the Company also remains committed to upholding the NHS core values of ethics, honesty and integrity. In addition, we use our unique position to develop and enhance collaborative integrated working with partners across the local health economy wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- To support higher skilled grades across the Estates Department on new work and repair as required.
- Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified craftsman, related to his training and/or experience.
- To assist/carry out the testing of fire alarms, hot water temperature checks, changing lamps, lampshades/diffusers etc., without supervision.
- Recording meter readings in various departments on a monthly basis being able to interpret results and any abnormalities which may incur increased expenditure to the client.
- Driving company vehicles for the purpose of carrying out maintenance/repair work or the collection of materials as instructed by the Estates Officer. Looking after the vehicle and all company equipment transported within the vehicle.
- General cleaning duties as required, to include workshops, plant rooms, ducts, culverts, vehicles etc.
- The safe erection, use, dismantling of tower scaffolding, ladders, steps.
- Occasionally requested to work overtime at short notice.
- Carry out PAT Testing to equipment owned by the Trust in clients private dwellings training available.
- Support Maintenance Multi-Skilled Craftspersons (higher level) in carrying out repair work.
- Any other work which the Estates Manager/Estates Officer may require to be undertaken.
12. Responsible for health and safety, access and security when working in locked wards, health premises, learning disabilities and mental health accommodation.
- Deal with new situations as they arise and advise Estates Officer of action taken.
- To comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Respond to and liaise with other members of the company staff who request assistance.
- Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with company policy and safe working procedures i.e., the post holder will assist in the completion of risk assessments.
- Be prepared to work in areas where they may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances (i.e. terminally ill patients on wards, mortuary etc.) on an infrequent basis.
- To be conversant with local health and safety rules, local risk assessments, Health and Safety Handbook, fire safety rules, evacuation procedures and local COSHH register.
- Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Estates Department.
- Report to the Estates Officer plant or equipment failure and request in writing the supply of goods and/or services with reference to manufacturers manuals etc.
- Be fully conversant with all company policies and procedures including: - Fire Safety, Infection Control, Heath & Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations and Manual Handling guidance and safe systems of work.
- Use and be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
- Notify immediately Estates Officer or equivalent of any problems within the properties that may be of danger to staff and members of the public. To ensure that incident forms are completed and co-operate with the investigation of any incident or untoward occurrence.
- Respond to emergency situations as requested by the Estates Manager should an incident take place at any Health premises.
- Be available to respond to any major incident situations where the Major Incident Plan (MIP) is activated.
- Undertake an annual appraisal and performance review and identify development needs.
- The post holder is required to work the hours as necessary to ensure continuity of service.
- Other appropriate duties as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- To support higher skilled grades across the Estates Department on new work and repair as required.
- Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified craftsman, related to his training and/or experience.
- To assist/carry out the testing of fire alarms, hot water temperature checks, changing lamps, lampshades/diffusers etc., without supervision.
- Recording meter readings in various departments on a monthly basis being able to interpret results and any abnormalities which may incur increased expenditure to the client.
- Driving company vehicles for the purpose of carrying out maintenance/repair work or the collection of materials as instructed by the Estates Officer. Looking after the vehicle and all company equipment transported within the vehicle.
- General cleaning duties as required, to include workshops, plant rooms, ducts, culverts, vehicles etc.
- The safe erection, use, dismantling of tower scaffolding, ladders, steps.
- Occasionally requested to work overtime at short notice.
- Carry out PAT Testing to equipment owned by the Trust in clients private dwellings training available.
- Support Maintenance Multi-Skilled Craftspersons (higher level) in carrying out repair work.
- Any other work which the Estates Manager/Estates Officer may require to be undertaken.
12. Responsible for health and safety, access and security when working in locked wards, health premises, learning disabilities and mental health accommodation.
- Deal with new situations as they arise and advise Estates Officer of action taken.
- To comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Respond to and liaise with other members of the company staff who request assistance.
- Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with company policy and safe working procedures i.e., the post holder will assist in the completion of risk assessments.
- Be prepared to work in areas where they may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances (i.e. terminally ill patients on wards, mortuary etc.) on an infrequent basis.
- To be conversant with local health and safety rules, local risk assessments, Health and Safety Handbook, fire safety rules, evacuation procedures and local COSHH register.
- Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Estates Department.
- Report to the Estates Officer plant or equipment failure and request in writing the supply of goods and/or services with reference to manufacturers manuals etc.
- Be fully conversant with all company policies and procedures including: - Fire Safety, Infection Control, Heath & Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations and Manual Handling guidance and safe systems of work.
- Use and be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
- Notify immediately Estates Officer or equivalent of any problems within the properties that may be of danger to staff and members of the public. To ensure that incident forms are completed and co-operate with the investigation of any incident or untoward occurrence.
- Respond to emergency situations as requested by the Estates Manager should an incident take place at any Health premises.
- Be available to respond to any major incident situations where the Major Incident Plan (MIP) is activated.
- Undertake an annual appraisal and performance review and identify development needs.
- The post holder is required to work the hours as necessary to ensure continuity of service.
- Other appropriate duties as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have worked in an engineering environment for a minimum of 5 years.
- The ability to communicate with other staff within the organisation, patients, clients, visitors, and the general public.
- Have a good sound knowledge and a ranging experience of procedures for mechanical/electrical and building repair/maintenance work.
- A relevant certification or equivalent to City & Guilds or NVQ level 3.
- Hold a current and clean driving licence and be willing and able to commute between sites using company vehicles. This job requires the post holder to hold a valid and current driving licence.
Desirable
- Basic training in the use of access equipment; health and safety; COSHH; manual handling and back care awareness. Fire safety and management of violence and aggression.
- Abrasive Wheel Certificate.
- First Aid at work.
- City & Guilds Portable Appliance Testing.
Experience
Essential
- The initiative and capability to carry out a broad range of core tasks as described in the job description.
Desirable
- To understand the relationship of other trades and to contribute to cross trades working.
- Working knowledge of Legionella.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have worked in an engineering environment for a minimum of 5 years.
- The ability to communicate with other staff within the organisation, patients, clients, visitors, and the general public.
- Have a good sound knowledge and a ranging experience of procedures for mechanical/electrical and building repair/maintenance work.
- A relevant certification or equivalent to City & Guilds or NVQ level 3.
- Hold a current and clean driving licence and be willing and able to commute between sites using company vehicles. This job requires the post holder to hold a valid and current driving licence.
Desirable
- Basic training in the use of access equipment; health and safety; COSHH; manual handling and back care awareness. Fire safety and management of violence and aggression.
- Abrasive Wheel Certificate.
- First Aid at work.
- City & Guilds Portable Appliance Testing.
Experience
Essential
- The initiative and capability to carry out a broad range of core tasks as described in the job description.
Desirable
- To understand the relationship of other trades and to contribute to cross trades working.
- Working knowledge of Legionella.
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).
