Job summary
Darlington Memorial Hospital - 37.5
To carry out a wide range of duties covering all aspects of plumbing, including the installation, planned preventative, daily maintenance and repair of sanitary fittings and the immediate supply pipework, waste and drainage systems within and attached to buildings, metalwork, roofs and flashing and rainwater gutters and pipes.
Main duties of the job
- Interpret and work from ALL instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to the plumbing craft, without supervision.
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and breakdown maintenance to all aspects of plumbing, installations, drainage and associated services, including work of a technical and/or non-routine nature.
- Actively participate in the operation of QE Facilities helpdesk, including the timely completion of work dockets via a PDA (hand held computer).which will include job sheets with Tradesman's report, time taken and materials used for costing purposes.
- Measure, prepare quantities, manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work appropriate to the plumbing trade using relevant equipment without supervision.
- Perform a limited range of work allied to other craftsmen, and, as appropriate, to his range of work.
- Instruct others on aspects of his work relating to his original trade (labourer, plumbers mate).
- Erecting and dismantling modular scaffolding to undertake work.
- Isolating and disconnecting electrical connections to appliances to effect plumbing repairs or replacement.
- Undertake fault finding on equipment and report outcome.
- Ensure the mains and internal drainage systems are in working order including clearing blockages and regular checks of problematic areas.
About us
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload
- Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information
- Able to work in adverse environmental conditions and unpleasant situations (ie ducts, restricted spaces, inclement weather, drains etc)
- Able to work in accordance with the requirements of HTMs, HBNs, Model Specifications, relevant Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice, British Standards and QE Facilities Policies.
- Demonstrate high degree of cross trade flexibility, including mechanical and electrical maintenance
- Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situations
- Use of all relevant PPE, tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Able to work independently and on own initiative to manage workload
- Able to provide, receive and interpret routine/technical information
- Able to work in adverse environmental conditions and unpleasant situations (ie ducts, restricted spaces, inclement weather, drains etc)
- Able to work in accordance with the requirements of HTMs, HBNs, Model Specifications, relevant Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice, British Standards and QE Facilities Policies.
- Demonstrate high degree of cross trade flexibility, including mechanical and electrical maintenance
- Able to work with discretion/ in a sensitive manner in and around patient situations
- Use of all relevant PPE, tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds craft Certificates Plumbing (Essential) or equivalent
- Current UK driving licence
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Plumbing experience
- Good customer services and customer interaction
Desirable
- Maintenance experience in hospitals or a similar environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to work and act on his/her own initiative with no supervision
- Possess the ability to work and communicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all other staff across QE Facilities contracted sites
- Must be able to communicate positively with customers, patients and staff from other departments & organisations
- Must be adaptable and flexible in all areas of work
- Be fully aware of Health & Safety responsibilities relating to their work and possess sufficient technical knowledge to avoid any danger to themselves, colleagues or users of any QEF contracted sites
- Be able to provide and receive routine and technical information from colleagues and non-technical staff to enable safe use of complex hospital equipment
- Provide advice or instruction on safe use of equipment to non-technical staff, carers or patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds craft Certificates Plumbing (Essential) or equivalent
- Current UK driving licence
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Plumbing experience
- Good customer services and customer interaction
Desirable
- Maintenance experience in hospitals or a similar environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to work and act on his/her own initiative with no supervision
- Possess the ability to work and communicate effectively in a pleasant manner with all other staff across QE Facilities contracted sites
- Must be able to communicate positively with customers, patients and staff from other departments & organisations
- Must be adaptable and flexible in all areas of work
- Be fully aware of Health & Safety responsibilities relating to their work and possess sufficient technical knowledge to avoid any danger to themselves, colleagues or users of any QEF contracted sites
- Be able to provide and receive routine and technical information from colleagues and non-technical staff to enable safe use of complex hospital equipment
- Provide advice or instruction on safe use of equipment to non-technical staff, carers or patients
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
