Job summary
Are you looking for a handson role supporting essential NHS
services within a hospital environment?
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) is a wholly owned
subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, providing
Estates and Facilities services across Trust sites.
We are seeking a motivated and reliable SemiSkilled Maintenance Assistant to join the
Estates team at Darlington Memorial Hospital. This role supports skilled craft
staff in maintaining critical hospital plant, equipment and services, helping
to ensure a safe, compliant and wellmaintained environment for patients, staff and
visitors. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary Estates team with
opportunities to develop practical skills within a healthcare setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support Estates craft staff in
delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance across hospital
buildings and services. The role involves carrying out semiskilled
maintenance tasks, assisting with inspections and testing, completing basic
repairs, and undertaking labouring and cleaning duties as required.
You will work independently on appropriate tasks, respond to
maintenance requests via the electronic helpdesk system, accurately complete
job records, and participate in shift and oncall rotas. Flexibility, good
communication skills and a strong commitment to health and safety are
essential, particularly when working in sensitive patient environments.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description
Job responsibilities
The SemiSkilled Maintenance Assistant will
assist and support Estates craft personnel in maintaining plant, equipment and
associated services across Darlington Memorial Hospital and other SCLmaintained
properties. Duties include supporting planned preventative maintenance and
breakdown repairs, assisting with inspections and testing, and undertaking work
of a semiskilled nature without direct supervision when
appropriate.
The role requires active participation in the Estates shift
and oncall
rota systems, ensuring essential services are maintained outside of normal
working hours. The post holder will use electronic devices to receive and
complete work instructions, record time and materials used, and complete
reports and test documentation when required.
You will work in a variety of hospital
environments, including plant rooms and occupied clinical areas, requiring
discretion, professionalism and sensitivity. Occasional overtime may be
required, including emergency response activities such as snow clearing and
gritting. Compliance with health and safety legislation, Trust policies and SCL
procedures is essential at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The SemiSkilled Maintenance Assistant will
assist and support Estates craft personnel in maintaining plant, equipment and
associated services across Darlington Memorial Hospital and other SCLmaintained
properties. Duties include supporting planned preventative maintenance and
breakdown repairs, assisting with inspections and testing, and undertaking work
of a semiskilled nature without direct supervision when
appropriate.
The role requires active participation in the Estates shift
and oncall
rota systems, ensuring essential services are maintained outside of normal
working hours. The post holder will use electronic devices to receive and
complete work instructions, record time and materials used, and complete
reports and test documentation when required.
You will work in a variety of hospital
environments, including plant rooms and occupied clinical areas, requiring
discretion, professionalism and sensitivity. Occasional overtime may be
required, including emergency response activities such as snow clearing and
gritting. Compliance with health and safety legislation, Trust policies and SCL
procedures is essential at all times.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Willingness to participate in shift and oncall rotas
- Ability to work in confined spaces, adverse environments and inclement weather
- Flexibility to undertake overtime and emergency response duties
Statutory Requirements
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience using mechanical and hand tools
- Experience working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of engineering technology
- Knowledge of workshop safety practices
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to organise own workload
- Ability to work sensitively in patient environments
Desirable
- Broader awareness of building or engineering maintenance activities
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education
- Awareness of health and safety procedures
Desirable
- Engineering or buildingbased qualifications or competencies
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Willingness to participate in shift and oncall rotas
- Ability to work in confined spaces, adverse environments and inclement weather
- Flexibility to undertake overtime and emergency response duties
Statutory Requirements
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience using mechanical and hand tools
- Experience working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of engineering technology
- Knowledge of workshop safety practices
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to organise own workload
- Ability to work sensitively in patient environments
Desirable
- Broader awareness of building or engineering maintenance activities
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education
- Awareness of health and safety procedures
Desirable
- Engineering or buildingbased qualifications or competencies
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.
