Job summary
Estates Maintenance Assistant /Driver (10% R&R)
Department: Estates
Band:3 £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) are excited to announce that we have recently had a business case approved to expand our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) cardiology and respiratory services. We are currently recruiting a number of roles, from Chief Physiologist to Driver, within the Medicine division and Estates department.
Do you hold a valid UK driving license and have experience in general maintenance within Estates? We are looking for multiple Maintenance Assistants within MKUH for substantive positions and Bank only positions.
For Bank only positions, you will be driving between our three sites: Lloyds Court, Milton Keynes Hospital and Whitehouse Park.
The successful candidates will be experienced in general building maintenance across a broad range of buildings, plant and equipment including areas such as Flooring, Domestic Appliances, Building Maintenance and other Building Services. The role will also include being part of a rota for making deliveries to other sites within Milton Keynes on Trust business.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 18th November 2024
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to adhere to our Trust values being collaborative between the different sites and be caring towards staff and patients at all times.
To carry out efficient and effective maintenance on Trust buildings, plant and equipment within the scope of the role.
To assist other staff as required, including Grounds Staff during seasonal peak times. Driving to other location in Milton Keynes to outreach buildings.
About us
'A notable 67% of Estates and Ancillary colleagues stated that they could meet all the conflicting demands on their time at work.'(NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At all times to carry Trust communication devices (Eg. Two-way radios, tablet device) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.
To liaise with Works Management regarding plant equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary
To work in accordance with the requirements of the Trust on low pressure water systems performing various tasks.
To carry out Grounds & Garden duties during seasonal peak times.
To assist the maintenance craftsman in minor works of other trades in the engineering department, adopting a flexible and adaptable role in that context
To carry out basic maintenance and cleaning duties of various electrical and mechanical plant in particular lamp replacement, light cleaning, grilles and diffuser cleaning of ventilation systems
Unblocking toilets and drains.
Driving to outreach building to carry out repairs and delivers.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At all times to carry Trust communication devices (Eg. Two-way radios, tablet device) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.
To liaise with Works Management regarding plant equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary
To work in accordance with the requirements of the Trust on low pressure water systems performing various tasks.
To carry out Grounds & Garden duties during seasonal peak times.
To assist the maintenance craftsman in minor works of other trades in the engineering department, adopting a flexible and adaptable role in that context
To carry out basic maintenance and cleaning duties of various electrical and mechanical plant in particular lamp replacement, light cleaning, grilles and diffuser cleaning of ventilation systems
Unblocking toilets and drains.
Driving to outreach building to carry out repairs and delivers.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- City & Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent level of experience with relevant certification
- Full Driving license
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of procedures for building services repairs, on mechanical, electrical and buildings maintenance and plant & equipment
Experience
Essential
- Working in all weather or difficult environments
Desirable
- Wide experience of Building Services relevant to the Hospital estate
- Working within a large estate
Skills
Essential
- Communicating information to a wide range of people.
- Able to compare a wide range of facts and information concerning a range of plant and equipment across the Trust.
- Able to establish the best solution from a number of options, consulting manuals and information as required
- Able to plan your own workload, organize materials and equipment to carry out work tasks efficiently.
- Manipulation of fine tools when adjusting or testing equipment and plant
Personal and people development
Essential
- Able to learn new technology and ways of working within the Estates environment.
Communication
Essential
- Communicating routine information, including Health & Safety to staff, contractors, and advice to other members of the Estates Team and contractors as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- City & Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent level of experience with relevant certification
- Full Driving license
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of procedures for building services repairs, on mechanical, electrical and buildings maintenance and plant & equipment
Experience
Essential
- Working in all weather or difficult environments
Desirable
- Wide experience of Building Services relevant to the Hospital estate
- Working within a large estate
Skills
Essential
- Communicating information to a wide range of people.
- Able to compare a wide range of facts and information concerning a range of plant and equipment across the Trust.
- Able to establish the best solution from a number of options, consulting manuals and information as required
- Able to plan your own workload, organize materials and equipment to carry out work tasks efficiently.
- Manipulation of fine tools when adjusting or testing equipment and plant
Personal and people development
Essential
- Able to learn new technology and ways of working within the Estates environment.
Communication
Essential
- Communicating routine information, including Health & Safety to staff, contractors, and advice to other members of the Estates Team and contractors as required.
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.
