Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Assistant to join our Estates Team at Northgate Hospital, Morpeth.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the repair, service and inspection of building, mechanical, electrical and their associated systems, in accordance with relevant legislative standards and operational procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Pay: Band B (£11.43 per hour)
Advertising date: 14/10/2022
Closing date: 28/10/2022
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Pay: Band B (£11.43 per hour)
Advertising date: 14/10/2022
Closing date: 28/10/2022
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Must demonstrate good understanding of health & safety and risk assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Previous appropriate work experience in an operational/maintenance support role particularly in a building / engineering environment.
- Experience in the safe use of tools and equipment associated with an Estates department.
- Experience in the operation, service/repair of some of plant and equipment; Mechanical & electrical building services, Boilers (steam & LPHW), Laundry and catering equipment, Sewage plant, Emergency generator plant, Compressors, Portable electrical equipment, Fire extinguisher maintenance
- Experienced in general building repairs such as tiling, brickwork, groundwork etc
Qualifications
Essential
- A City and Guilds or appropriate NVQ2/3 qualification gained in an appropriate engineering or building discipline.
- Full UK driving licence.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Must demonstrate good understanding of health & safety and risk assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Previous appropriate work experience in an operational/maintenance support role particularly in a building / engineering environment.
- Experience in the safe use of tools and equipment associated with an Estates department.
- Experience in the operation, service/repair of some of plant and equipment; Mechanical & electrical building services, Boilers (steam & LPHW), Laundry and catering equipment, Sewage plant, Emergency generator plant, Compressors, Portable electrical equipment, Fire extinguisher maintenance
- Experienced in general building repairs such as tiling, brickwork, groundwork etc
Qualifications
Essential
- A City and Guilds or appropriate NVQ2/3 qualification gained in an appropriate engineering or building discipline.
- Full UK driving licence.
Additional information
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).
