Mechanical Tradesperson

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

The Estates Maintenance Department at University Hospital's Bristol and Weston NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity arise for an experienced Mechanical/Plumbing skilled tradesperson based in Bristol.

With a starting salary of £28,707 pro rata, overtime and unsocial enhancements, and a great annual leave and pension offerthere isn't a better time to consider joining the team!

You'll join an experienced and dedicated mechanical team, working as part of a larger estate's workforce of around 100 people.

If you're looking to expand your skills as a Plumber and move into commercial buildings - this is an ideal opportunity for you! We provide an extensive training package to support you in understanding a complex healthcare estate.

The ideal candidate will have:-

Experience of working as a domestic or commercial plumber in any setting
A City & Guild Mechanical/Plumbing qualification at Level 3 or equivalent
Have a desire to work in a large healthcare environment

Main duties of the job

React promptly to day-to-day breakdowns of plumbing and mechanical equipment/assets ensuring response and completion times meet the Trust KPI's
Carry out wide range of mechanical & plumbing repairs
Undertake routine maintenance (PPM) of equipment/assets ensuring all work is logged using the PDA on the Agility system to meet the Trust's KPI's.
Carry out minor installation work.
To physically carry out manual work using safe working practice
Interpret and work from instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to key trade, with minimal supervision
To become certified as a competent person in a discipline within your skill set.
Pass on knowledge to apprentices and work experience students
Take part in out of hours on call rota.

In return for your hard work, we will offer you:-

Further training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge as a qualified tradesperson
An attractive salary of £28,707.17 - £31,156.17 per annum basic + unsocial hours payments for evening and weekend working
Access to overtime to boost your earnings - where you can earn an average of £34k+ per year
Access to a multitude of national leading discounts in shopping, holidays & insurance
27 days + bank holidays annual leave, rising to 29 days and 33 days after long service.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol &Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with aworkforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+different clinical services across 10 sites, serving apopulation of over500,000 peopleacross Bristol and Weston.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent careto patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust,committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoycity living, be in the countryside or bythe seaside,with easy access to all the South Westoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer,actively working towards a diverse workforce,we aim to createaworkforce that represents the diversity of our communityand are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

13 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa pro rata (+ RRP £3560.17)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-EF-0278-KM

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

You will be a qualified craftsman
Must possess evidence of completing an approved Carpentry Trade Apprenticeshi
Understanding and evidence of current Health and Safety legislation training relating to areas of work

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of Building Maintenance & Installation works
Experienced in Building fault finding

Desirable

Experience of working in Healthcare building maintenance environment or equivalent service environment

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

You will be a qualified craftsman
Must possess evidence of completing an approved Carpentry Trade Apprenticeshi
Understanding and evidence of current Health and Safety legislation training relating to areas of work

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of Building Maintenance & Installation works
Experienced in Building fault finding

Desirable

Experience of working in Healthcare building maintenance environment or equivalent service environment

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).

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