Building Operative

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carry out maintenance work to floors, cladding, doors, fire seals, ironmongery, closers, roof lights, hand rails, grab rails, wall protections, forming of minor concrete/tarmac works for roads footpaths, duct ways, car park, drains etc. within a safe environment and to a high quality across the full range of building fabric.

Manufacture and fitting of various support systems, building cupboards, shelves, benches, carrying out modifications to same; assembly of flat pack furniture, and manufacture of unique furniture items. To have skill and ability to gain access to locked rooms and premises without damaging doors, in order to repair locks, etc. work on UPVC, metal and timber doors/windows.

Civil engineering works such as external fences, brickwork, plastering, gates, signage, forming of minor concrete/tarmac works for roads, footpaths, duct ways, car parks, drains etc.

Structural works and installation of walls, doors, studded partitions, mirrors, sanitary fittings, curtain rails and tracks, ceiling tiles, ironmongery, bath, panels, electronic door closers and locks.

Work in accordance with the requirements of statute, technical guidance and codes of practice.

Be conversant with the relevant latest edition of building regulations, health and safety regulations, in relation to the works being carried out.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and commissioning tests in accordance with Atlas procedures and schedules.

Carry pager/radio/telephone/communication tool to provide response to any incident that the Maintenance Supervisor may wish to redirect the member of staff to any emergency situation, both whilst on site and when providing on call service.

Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals, fault diagnose and repair Trust building facilities, assist in commissioning, problem solve new services and communicate technical knowledge to others.

Respond to and liaise with other members of the Atlas staff who request assistance.

Be able to drive appropriate Atlas vehicles for transporting personnel or equipment.

Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated external and internal fabric (i.e. Mortuary, theatres and laboratories) taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Atlas policy and safe working procedures.

Identify, plan and prioritise own work load and actively participate in the operation of the performance management information system, including the completion of all paperwork required by the scheme in timely manner.

Ensure the security of all plant, equipment and buildings under the jurisdiction of the Estates Maintenance Department.

Liaise with the Estates Supervisor regarding plant or equipment failure. Be fully conversant with Atlas policies and procedures including: - Fire Safety, Infection Control, Health & 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.

Undertake inspections for pre-installations and investigates services which may be required for new equipment and carry out minor and/or major installation improvement works.

Notify immediately the Estates Supervisors or equivalent of any problems within the hospitals 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.

The post holder will be managed rather than supervised and therefore should be capable of making decisions.

The post holder must notify the Estates Supervisors of any members of staff, patient or visitor who may contravene hospital regulations.

Supervise, communicate with and develop Maintenance Support Workers, and assess/evaluate the quality of work. The post holder shall also support the provision of professional supervision, induction and training of new starters, apprentices and Maintenance staff as part of a personal development programme.

Be available to respond to any major incident situations.

The post holder is required to work the hours as necessary to ensure continuity of service (to include weekend working, organization pressures etc.)

Participate in annual appraisal performance review and identify development needs.

Person Specification

education

Essential

• oCity & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Construction based trade
• oHold a current and clean driving license and be willing and able to commute between sites using or Atlas vehicles

Knowledge and experience general

Essential

• Be able to demonstrate competence in the required range of technical aspects applicable to the post.
• Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures.
• Able to delegate and prioritise own workload
• Able to delegate and prioritise own workload
• oAbility to engage with and manage contractors working on site ensuring Health & Safety and Atlas policies are adhered to
• Able to plan at an operational level
• Has a good communication skills
• IT literate

Desirable

• oExperience and knowledge of NHS Estates function and operational
• Influencing skills
• Organisational skills

Knowledge and experience specialist

Essential

• oBe prepared to undergo further training relevant to the role i.e. Fire door inspection, IPAF & PASMA

Desirable

• oAsbestos awareness
• oLegionella awareness

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Atlas Estates Workshops

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Blackpool

FY3 8DX

Employer's website

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