Job summary

To carry out routine maintenance work and minor repair or assist on Mechanical Services, Systems, Plant and Equipment (Planned and Breakdown) in addition to Mechanical Installation works in accordance with the current Regulations.

The Estates team pride themselves on being able to tackle any job to keep clinical services operational. We do this with continued development through training and mentoring in the varied systems we are responsible for.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

This role requires experience in a maintenance environment with NVQ2 in Engineering Maintenance or similar.

Successful candidates would take part in additional training to enable them to carry out varying maintenance tasks in all mechanical hospital engineering disciplines.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.

The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To be conversant with Electrical and Mechanical systems
2. Use relevant tools, plant and equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
3. Assist higher skilled grades on all types of maintenance, new works and repairs.
4. Carry out semi-skilled duties independently and without routine supervision, and the ability to prioritise workload.
5. On completion of relevant training carry out semi-skilled work on other trades (electrical and mechanical).
6. Carry out maintenance on a wide range of heating systems, ventilation systems, water systems, boiler plant and observe safe working practices.
7. Carry out maintenance on drainage systems (above and below ground) using appropriate pressure washers, breathing apparatus and tools.

For further information please see attached job description

Job description
Job responsibilities

1. To be conversant with Electrical and Mechanical systems
2. Use relevant tools, plant and equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
3. Assist higher skilled grades on all types of maintenance, new works and repairs.
4. Carry out semi-skilled duties independently and without routine supervision, and the ability to prioritise workload.
5. On completion of relevant training carry out semi-skilled work on other trades (electrical and mechanical).
6. Carry out maintenance on a wide range of heating systems, ventilation systems, water systems, boiler plant and observe safe working practices.
7. Carry out maintenance on drainage systems (above and below ground) using appropriate pressure washers, breathing apparatus and tools.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Maintenance OR demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of engineering maintenance.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3.
• Electro technical Certification Scheme registration.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Good written and verbal skills.
• Carry out minor works and repairs unsupervised to the required standard.
• Work as a member of a workshop team.
• Be able to communicate with a wide cross section of people.
• Proven ability to assist craftsmen/Technician.
• PC skills

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a maintenance environment.
• Relevant demonstrable experience and understanding of building services.
• Basic understanding of relevant health & safety legislation.
• Base level of theoretical knowledge of Electrical / Mechanical systems.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Maintenance OR demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of engineering maintenance.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3.
• Electro technical Certification Scheme registration.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Good written and verbal skills.
• Carry out minor works and repairs unsupervised to the required standard.
• Work as a member of a workshop team.
• Be able to communicate with a wide cross section of people.
• Proven ability to assist craftsmen/Technician.
• PC skills

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a maintenance environment.
• Relevant demonstrable experience and understanding of building services.
• Basic understanding of relevant health & safety legislation.
• Base level of theoretical knowledge of Electrical / Mechanical systems.

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address

University Hospitals Plymouth

Derriford Rd

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

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