Maintenance Operative

Job description

Job responsibilities

§ To provide a cost effective time and quality driven maintenance service to the Trust

§ Work as part of a multi-disciplinary professional team providing planned/reactive maintenance for the Trust’s buildings.

§ To carry out semi-skilled plumbing duties to include repairing of radiator leaks, fractured pipes, unblocking of gutters and drains, as well as sinks and toilets, renewing of tap washers.

§ To carry out semi-skilled electrical duties to include replacement of light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and the cleaning of light fittings. Re-setting of clocks and Assist in the testing of Fire Alarms

§ To carry out semi-skilled carpentry and building work to include fitting of shelves, positioning and securing of notice boards, pictures, solving door lock and furniture problems, boarding up windows, tiling showers and bathrooms and general roof repairs and painting.

§ To carry out Portable appliance testing (after training) to trust assets.

§ To ensure prompt response to service users’ needs and to take a pro-active approach to its delivery.

§ To provide a high standard of professional workmanship and conduct in carrying out all duties particularly with regards to Trust plant and equipment.

§ Any other duties within the scope of the post as may be required from time to time.

§ Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures.

§ To undertake relevant and mandatory training.

§ To assist as required in taking and recording Hot water temperatures and undertake in flushing regimes

§ To assist with upkeep and visual condition of estate with decorating regime including painting.

§ Assist with the upkeep of the trust’s grounds.

Person Specification

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to work and engage constructively with internal and external colleagues
• Skilled in use of hand and powered tools.
• Able to act on own initiative, use judgement and make decisions

Desirable

• Numeracy & IT literate

Qualifications

Desirable

• Served recognised Apprenticeship
• Associated building related qualification or training
• Health & Safety qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience undertaking maintenance or handyman tasks
• Awareness of Health & Safety
• An understanding of building services

Desirable

• Ability to interpret drawings & technical manuals

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Strong commitment to openness and honesty
• High standard of work

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

Merseyside

L14 3PE

Employer's website

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