Trainee (Apprentice) Maintenance Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holders duties will be phased in line with assessment based on skills, knowledge, experience and competence gained throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.Over the duration of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be trained to become competent in the below list of duties. The initial level of expertise will be accepted as one of a novice recruit and a development plan will be agreed in order to measure progress

1. Planned preventative maintenanceWork to agreed standard operating procedures whilst undertaking planned preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulationsa) electrical generating setsb) emergency lighting systemsc) fire detection systemsd) nurse call systemse) passenger liftsf) ventilation systemsg) hot and cold domestic water systemsh) heating systemsi) electrical fixed wiring inspectionsj) medical gas systems2. Reactive maintenanceInterrogates, identifies and rectifies faults on a range of electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring work is carried out to a high standard and in a safe manner.

The post holder will be required to work on a range of plant and equipment such asa. plate heat exchangersb. heating calorifiersc. three phase and single phase pumps and motorsd. air handling unitse. process water systemsf. maceratorsg. pneumatic tube systemsh. external street lightingi. medical gas systems

3. Installation of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systemsThe post holder will, where required make modifications to existing systems, ensuring the work is undertaken to a high standard in line with relevant standards and regulations.The post holder will install, test and commission systems to an agreed design, ensuring relevant test and commissioning documents are completed.

4. Use of building management systemThe post holder will be required to operate building management systems, being able to make changes to set points, understand and rectify active alarms states to ensure that all monitored systems are working within agreed specifications.5. Use of technical manuals and drawingsThe post holder will be required to use building O&Ms and manufactures literature to ensure systems are maintained in line with relevant standards and regulations.The post holder will be able to read and understand technical drawing to identify and rectify system faults.6. Use of information technologyThe post holder will be required to use information technology during their duties

a) producing reports for operations and maintenance supervisorsb) locating technical literature where requiredc) communicating with management and customersd) use of mobile device for facilities management software

7. Use of hand and power toolsThe post holder will be required to use hand and power tools throughout the course of their duties.The post holder will be able to use these tools safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures, risk assessments and manufacturers literature.8. Access equipmentTo ensure that work is carried out safely the post holder will be required to use and operate a range of access equipment in line with training, standard operating procedures and manufactures literaturea. step laddersb. work platformsc. mobile elevated work platformsd. mobile tower scaffold

9. Competent personThroughout the role and in preparation for the role of multi-skilled maintenance technician, the post holder will be required to gain the qualification of competent person for various disciplines such as medical gases, low voltage electrical systems and water systems in line with Health Technical Memorandums10. Record keepingThe post holder will be required to maintain records of work completed, ensuring that documentation is completed in a tidy and timely manner. Completed documentation, where required will be returned to the supervisors to ensure that it is readily available for future use.

11. CommunicationThe post holder will be required to utilise a varying degree of communication methods suitable for the situation.a. clear verbal communication will be required amongst staff, patients and colleagues. Being able to demonstrate an understanding of verbal communication ensures that work instructions can be carried out safelyb. electronic communication. The post holder will be required to manage email communication in line with Trust policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to communicate with a range of people, in a way that is clear and understood.
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a teamwork to achieve a common goal.
• Can plan, organise, and effectively prioritise tasks to achieve the required objectives.
• Can effectively manage own time and activity to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths and/or equivalent qualification. For those with an education, health and care plan or legacy statement, the Apprenticeship's English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is equivalent to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

Employer's website

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